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User Guide

T he engine of FOXTEL HD+

The engine of FOXTEL HD+

Welcome to FOXTEL iQ2 ...............................................5The FOXTEL iQ2 ............................................................................5Updates to FOXTEL iQ2 ...............................................................5Getting in touch with FOXTEL ....................................................5For your safety ............................................................6Getting Started............................................................7Switching the FOXTEL iQ2 on and off ......................................7Changing channel .......................................................................7 Blocked channels .................................................................7Changing the volume .................................................................7What is the FOXTEL Guide? ........................................................8Using the remote control with the FOXTEL Guide .................9Using the remote control to recordand watch programmes ..........................................................10Using the i-search banner .......................................................11 Displaying the i-search banner .......................................11 Watching a programme ...................................................12 Instantly recording a programme ...................................12 Setting a reminder ............................................................12Displaying the i-box ..................................................................13 Codes and symbols ..........................................................13 What are Closed Captions?...............................................13Using Live Pause .......................................................................15Using Instant Rewind ...............................................................17FOXTEL Guide .............................................................18TV Guide ......................................................................................18 Finding a programme .......................................................18Search ......................................................................................20 Search Programmes ..........................................................20My Favourites.............................................................................26 Choosing a programme to watch or setting a reminder ....................................................27 Choosing a programme to record ..................................27ON DEMAND ...............................................................28 FOXTEL FIRST Service .........................................................28 FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT ..............................................29 FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW ..................................................30 Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office title ..............................31Personal Planner.......................................................34 Planner Search ...................................................................36 The FOXTEL iQ2’s disk space .............................................37 Schedule changes .............................................................37 Using Series Link ................................................................37 Deleting a programme from the Personal Planner .................................................38 Watching a programme when you see the reminder .......................................................38 Reminder clashes ..............................................................39Recording programmes ............................................40 Using the FOXTEL iQ2 while you are recording a programme. ...........................................41 Recording clashes ..............................................................42 Disk space warning ...........................................................44Manual Recording .....................................................................45Watching recordings .................................................47 Instant playback .................................................................48 Playback symbol ................................................................48

Playback indicator ..............................................................48 During playback .................................................................48 Watching recordings of restricted programmes or blocked channels ..................................................49 Using Bookmarks ...............................................................50Playlist ......................................................................51Using a Playlist ...........................................................................51 Creating a Playlist ..............................................................51 Playing out your Playlist ...................................................51Active ......................................................................53Setup ......................................................................54Using the Setup banner ...........................................................54Using the Setup screens ..........................................................56Changing your Parental Control settings ...............................57 Blocking Channels .............................................................58 Setting Viewing Restrictions ............................................59 Setting Purchase Restrictions ..........................................60 Setting the Adult Filter ......................................................61 Changing your PIN .............................................................61 Setting the FOXTEL iQ2 PIN settings ...............................62Changing the TV Guide settings .............................................63Changing the FOXTEL iQ2 settings ..........................................64 Disk Space Management .................................................65 Instant Rewind ...................................................................66 Front-panel recording/playback indicator .....................67 Energy Saving Level ..........................................................67Using the Advanced Settings ..................................................68 Picture Settings ..................................................................68 Video Output Setting .........................................................69 High Definition Settings ....................................................70 Standard Definition Settings ............................................71 Captions and Banner Settings .........................................72 Audio and Language Settings .........................................73 System Details....................................................................74 Signal Test ...........................................................................74 System Test .........................................................................74Favourite Channels ....................................................................75Extra Information ......................................................76Using the av button ..................................................................76Looking after the FOXTEL Smartcard ......................................76Replacing the batteries in the remote control .....................77FOXTEL iQ2 .................................................................78Front panel .................................................................................78Understanding the Playback Indicator...................................79Rear view ...................................................................................80Connections to the FOXTEL iQ2 ...............................................81 Connecting to your TV and video recorder ...................82 Optional audio connections .............................................83Solving Problems ......................................................84Using Help ..................................................................................84On-screen messages ................................................................85General problems .....................................................................89Specification ..............................................................91Glossary .....................................................................92On-screen symbols ....................................................95Customer Information Card ................................ 97Before calling FOXTEL ......................................... 98

Contents

The FOXTEL Remote Control

FOXTELTakes you from the TV Guide (or any FOXTEL Digital screen) to the last channel you were watchingTakes you back to FOXTEL after you have been using ‘AV mode’

avSwitches to ‘AV mode’, to use your VCR, or other item connected through your FOXTEL iQ2

on demandTo order ON DEMAND movies and pay-per-view events

tv guideDisplays your FOXTEL Digital Guide’s programme listings

setupDisplays the Setup screen, to alter the FOXTEL iQ2’s settings

vol + and –Changes the volume up or down

muteTurns the sound on or off

backJumps back to the previous screen

rewind Rewinds the programme

pausePause the programme or starts a ‘Live Pause’ recording

playPlays a recorded programme

fast forward Fast forwards the programme

stop Stops playback of the programme

record Records the programme

S

Puts your set-top unit into or out of standby

activeDisplays the Active menu for FOXTEL’s range of interactive services

plannerDisplays your Personal Planner

iDisplays more information about a programme

ch + and –Changes channel and pages up and down through listings in the TV Guide and Personal Planner

arrow buttons U, D, L, R Moves the highlight around the screen

selectConfirms a choice or makes a selectionAlso displays the i-search banner

helpTunes to the Customer Care channel or displays help information

colour buttonsUse to select the matching colour option shown on screen, or as explained in this User Guide. Also, the red button launches an active service when you see the red button on your TV screen

number buttons (0-9)Use to change channel, enter numbers and select on-screen options

Important TV care information

Do not allow a still image to be displayed on your TV screen for an extended period of time. This can cause a permanent residual image (‘burn-in’) remaining on your screen. Examples of still images include:

- Channel logos and interactive invite icons;

- Images displayed in a 4:3, 14:9 and 16:9 mode that are different to your TV set up;

- On-screen information (ie Tickers and Active features) that are part of programmes;

- Electronic Programme Guides;

- Interactive applications such as Games and voting features.

Plasma, Rear Projection and LCD televisions are at a higher risk of burn-in. These televisions are more prone to burn-in during the first 200 hours of use.

Always consult your television manufacturer’s manual for proper operating instructions.

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Welcome to FOXTEL iQ2

Thank you for choosing FOXTEL. This User Guide provides you with instructions on how to use the FOXTEL iQ2 and remote control.

v The FOXTEL iQ2The FOXTEL iQ2 receives digital information via cable or satellite, decodes this information and sends it to your TV.

This includes all the FOXTEL services - from FOXTEL channels and the FOXTEL guide, to ON DEMAND and FOXTEL Box Office.

As well as this, the FOXTEL iQ2 allows you to record and play back TV programmes - allowing you to timeshift your favourite programmes to a time when it is convenient for you to watch them! You can even use the FOXTEL iQ2 to rewind or pause live TV - then resume watching from the rewind or pause point and fast-forward to catch up with live TV.

The FOXTEL iQ2 is intended for timeshifting your viewing and not permanent storage or an archive. Your recordings will be lost if a hardware fault develops in the FOXTEL iQ2 or smartcard or if a major software upgrade requires a reformat of the hard disk. If the hard disk becomes full, older recordings may be lost if you have not used the ‘Keep’ option to store them. Recordings cannot be transferred between multiple FOXTEL iQ2 units. Individual programmes may delete once the licence period has expired. All FOXTEL iQ2 functions require a current FOXTEL subscription and connection to FOXTEL signal.

The FOXTEL iQ2 has an internal disk. It also has the ability to tune to 4 digital channels at once, which allows you to record two digital channels while watching a different one, or while using an Active service such as Sky News Active whilst On Demand uses the fourth tuner.

v Updates to FOXTEL iQ2From time to time, the FOXTEL iQ2 may be updated. Updates will usually occur automatically. You should not unplug the FOXTEL iQ2 from the power point, as this may affect the installation, and the availability of any updates which may occur.

Updates provide enhanced features and new screens may become available. Although any new screens may look a little different from those described in this User Guide, you will be able to use the same techniques (e.g. highlight and select) to navigate around the screens.

You should also keep the FOXTEL iQ2 plugged in order to receive ON DEMAND downloads (for example FOXTEL Box Office HD movies).

v Getting in touch with FOXTELIf you have any questions about your new FOXTEL service please call FOXTEL on 131 999 (7:30am - 11pm AEST).

For your safety

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The FOXTEL iQ2 has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. To obtain the best results and operate the FOXTEL iQ2 safely it is important that you read the safety instructions below.If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or safety of the FOXTEL iQ2, please consult FOXTEL.

WARNING!Remember that contact with 240 V AC power can be lethal or can cause a severe electric shock. To avoid this risk:

Never remove the top cover from the FOXTEL iQ2 as there are high-voltage live parts inside. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the FOXTEL iQ2.

Make sure that all electrical connections are safe and secure. Do not connect any of the equipment (FOXTEL iQ2, TV, video

recorder etc.) to the power supply until you have properly connected all the other leads.

Disconnect the FOXTEL iQ2 from the power supply (by disconnecting its power lead from the power point on the wall) before you disconnect any other equipment from its rear panel.

Never push anything into the holes, slots or other openings of the FOXTEL iQ2 case (except the FOXTEL Smartcard into its correct slot).

CAUTION!✔ To ensure a free flow of air around the FOXTEL iQ2, allow as an absolute

minimum 10cm clearance on sides and 15cm clearance on top of the FOXTEL iQ2.

Note: The recommended clearances are 10cm clearance on sides and 15cm clearance on top of the FOXTEL iQ2.

✔ If the FOXTEL iQ2 is placed with other items of audio/video equipment in a cabinet, make sure all items have sufficient space all around them, to allow ventilation and prevent overheating.

✘ Do not install the FOXTEL iQ2vertically, install only in horizontal orientation.

✘ Never stand the FOXTEL iQ2 on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not cover any ventilation slots.

✘ Do not place the FOXTEL iQ2 in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits heat (e.g. a TV).

✘ Do not stack items of audio/video equipment in a crowded space.✘ Do not use or store the FOXTEL iQ2 in hot, cold, damp or dusty places.✘ Do not put anything on the FOXTEL iQ2 which might melt, drip or spill

into it. Never stand objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of the FOXTEL iQ2.

✘ Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on top of the FOXTEL iQ2.

✘ Do not pick up or otherwise move the FOXTEL iQ2 while it is connected to the mains supply. If you want to move the FOXTEL iQ2, first disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing.

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Getting started

v Switching the FOXTEL iQ2 on and offWhenever you are not using the FOXTEL iQ2 you should put it into standby. You should not unplug it at the power point.

u To put the FOXTEL iQ2 into standby, press S.

The standby light on the front panel shines red.

u To take the FOXTEL iQ2 out of standby and switch it on, press FOXTEL on the remote control (or S again).

Note

You can also press tv guide, on demand, active or planner to take the FOXTEL iQ2 out of standby.

v Changing channelYou can change the channel by using:

u the ch + and ch - buttons;

u the number buttons (channel numbers are always three digits, for example 108);

u the back button to remove any onscreen display, then, when the screen is clear, press the back button again to take you to the previous channel you were viewing; or

u the FOXTEL Guide described in the later sections.

When you change channel, a banner (the i-search banner) displays briefly to show information about the channel. It automatically disappears after a few moments, or you can press back to remove it immediately.

For more information about the i-search banner, see page 11.

Blocked channelsSometimes you might change channel to a blocked channel or programme. This means the channel or programme has been restricted by your Parental Control settings, so you will not be permitted to view it simply by changing channel to it.

To unblock the channel or programme, you will need to enter your PIN. For more information, see page 58.

v Changing the volumeu To change the volume, press vol + or vol -.

u To turn the sound on or off, press mute.

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v What is the FOXTEL Guide?The FOXTEL Guide helps you to experience the most out of FOXTEL. It is an easy-to-use on-screen guide to the FOXTEL service.

All of the FOXTEL Guide features are controlled by using the FOXTEL remote control. The FOXTEL Guide allows you to:

u watch programmes and at the same time find out what is showing on other channels;

u see on-screen TV programme listings seven days ahead via the TV guide;

u see start and end times of each programme;

u see classification ratings of each programme;

u choose an interactive programme when scheduled;

u order FOXTEL Box Office movies, sports and events;

u set reminders for future programmes using the Personal Planner;

u set the FOXTEL iQ2 to record programmes on now or showing in the future;

u watch programmes you have recorded;

u access a range of Active Services;

u watch programmes in ON DEMAND, including FOXTEL Box Office HD movies;

u search TV programme listings via the FOXTEL Guide;

u change settings on the FOXTEL iQ2, including the Parental Control settings, to make sure the FOXTEL iQ2 works how you want it to.

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v Using the FOXTEL remote control with the FOXTEL Guide

Whichever section of the FOXTEL Guide you are looking at, you always use the remote control in the same way.

u To display any section of the FOXTEL Guide, press the corresponding button on the remote control, for example, to display ON DEMAND, press on demand.

u Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen, then to choose the highlighted item, press select.

u On many of the FOXTEL Guide screens, you use the colour buttons to choose options or change the display. When a colour button is displayed next to an option, press the same colour button on the remote control to choose that option.

u Press the number buttons to enter numbers on the screen. You can also use the number buttons as a short-cut, whenever a numbered list is shown.

u You can use the number buttons to write the letters and symbols marked on the buttons onto the screen. Press the button once for the first letter, and again for the next letter, until the letter you want is displayed (similar to sending text messages with your mobile phone).

u To see information about a highlighted programme, press i.

u To remove any screen, and go back to the previous FOXTEL Guide screen, press back.

u When full screens of listings are displayed, you can press ch + and ch - to ‘page up’ and ‘page down’ a full screen of listings.

u To return to the digital channel you were last watching, press FOXTEL.

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v Using the FOXTEL remote control to record and watch programmes

The buttons on the FOXTEL remote control that you use to record and watch programmes are towards the centre of the remote control and are described below. These buttons can be used in the same way in various places, for example, you can press R to record while you are watching TV, or when a programme is highlighted in the TV Guide, Box Office or Personal Planner. The full range of possibilities with these buttons are described throughout this User Guide.

u To record a programme, press R.

u To rewind a programme, press rewind ( ).

u To pause a programme or start a ‘Live Pause’ recording, press pause ( ).

u To play a recorded programme, or restart a paused programme, press play ( ).

u To fast forward a recorded programme, press fast forward ( ).

u To stop playback of a programme, press stop ( ).

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v Using the i-search bannerYou can display the i-search banner to find out:

u what is showing on any channel, now and later on;

u more about a programme you are interested in.

You can then use the i-search banner to:

u tune to a programme you want to watch;

u record the programme you are watching, or a programme on a different channel;

u set a reminder for a future programme;

u set the FOXTEL iQ2 to record a future programme.

While the i-search banner is displayed, you can continue to watch the current channel.

Displaying the i-search banneru To display the i-search banner, press i (or select).

u To see the programmes showing on different channels, press U or D to scroll through the channels.

u To see what programmes are on at different times, for up to the next six hours, on the channel listed in the i-search banner, press R or L to scroll through the times.

u To display the i-box, to show more information about the current or next programme on any channel (see page 13), press i again.

u To remove the i-search banner without changing channel, press back, or wait a few moments - it disappears automatically.

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Watching a programmeIf you see a programme in the i-search banner you want to watch, press select.

If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ2 tunes to it automatically; if it is on at a later time, a reminder will be set.

Instantly recording a programmeIf you see a programme in the i-search banner that you want to record, press R to record it.

If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording instantly. If it is on at a later time, the FOXTEL iQ2 will record the programme when it starts.

An R symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner, next to the programme, to show you the programme is selected for recording. The programme is also added to the Personal Planner (see page 34).

For more information about recording programmes and using the Personal Planner, see ‘Personal Planner’ on page 34 and ‘Recording programmes’ on page 40.

Note

If you are using Instant Rewind (see page 17) when you press R, the recording will start from the earliest point in the programme that you could rewind to. Depending on your settings, this may be up to 60 minutes before live TV.

Setting a reminderIf you see a programme in the i-search banner that you want to watch, but it is on at a later time, press select.

The FOXTEL iQ2 sets a reminder for you. This means, the programme is added to the Personal Planner (see page 34) and a clock symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner, next to the programme, to show you the programme has been added to the Personal Planner.

When the programme is about to start, a reminder message displays to let you know.

Reminder symbol

Record symbol

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v Displaying the i-boxWhile the i-search banner is displayed, you can view the i-box, which gives extra information about the programme listed in the i-search banner.

u While the i-search banner is displayed (see page 11), to view the i-box, press i.

The i-box includes a programme synopsis (summary), codes and symbols which provide you with additional information about the programme. These are explained on page 14.

u To remove the i-box, press i again.

Codes and symbols in the programme information screensThe i-box may include symbols and codes giving particular information about programmes.

The list on page 14 provides an explanation of these symbols and codes.

What are Closed Captions?Closed Captions are a transcription of the audio soundtrack, displayed on-screen. If Closed Captions are available you can choose whether you wish to see them or not - (see page 54 and page 72). The Closed Captions symbol (see page 14) is displayed on the i-search banner and i-box when Closed Captions are available.

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Symbol / Code: Explanation:The start and finish times of the programme.

Classification symbol (see below for classification codes).

The programme is shown in High Definition (HD)

The programme is shown in widescreen format.

Closed captions are available for this programme. (For more information about Closed Captions, see pages 46 and 59.)

Subtitles are available for this programme.

Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Surround. If your TV or AV receiver has Dolby Digital decoding capabilities, you will experience enhanced sound on this programme.

Indicates that a reminder has been set for the programme.

Shows that the programme has been selected for recording.

Classification codes

P Suitable for pre-school children.

C Suitable for children.

G General, suitable for all audiences.

PG Parental guidance is recommended as to the suitability of the programme for children under 15.

M Recommended for viewers aged 15 years or over.

MA Suitable only for viewers aged 15 or over - children under 15 are not permitted to watch MA programmes unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

AV Suitable for adult viewers only - violent content.

R Suitable only for adult viewers aged 18 and over.

– Not classified (exempt from classification).

Consumer advice codes

a Adult themes

d Drugs

h Horror

l Strong language

m Medical procedures

n Nudity

s Sexual scenes

v Violence

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v Using Live Pauseu While you are watching a TV programme, you can pause it at

any moment you want - just press pause on the FOXTEL remote control.

The TV picture and sound ‘freeze’, and the FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording the programme.

u When you want to continue watching the programme from the Live Pause point, press pause again, or press play.

When in live-pause the live-pause symbol displays on-screen (see right). The number shows the number of minutes you are ‘behind’ the actual live TV programmes.

While you are watching the Live Pause recording, you can use pause, play, fast forward and rewind to move through the recording. Symbols display on your TV screen to show you what is happening (see page 95), and the lights on the front panel playback indicator light up (see page 79). If you fast forward to the end of the recording, the FOXTEL iQ2 takes you back to normal TV viewing.

While you are watching the Live Pause recording, the FOXTEL iQ2 continues recording the programme until it finishes. However, you can press FOXTEL at any point to stop Live Pause and resume normal TV viewing. When you stop Live Pause, the recording is deleted.

If you change channel, or launch an interactive application this will also stop and delete the Live Pause.

Note

When you use Live Pause the FOXTEL iQ2 caches the programme, but it is not added to the Personal Planner. This means, once you return to normal TV, or launch an interactive application, the Live Pause cache is deleted. To record the programme to the Personal Planner, to watch it in the future, press the record button (see page 40).

Live Pause Playback symbol

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Using other FOXTEL Guide features while you are using Live Pause

While you are using Live Pause, you can use the i-search banner (see page 11) to find out what is showing now and later.

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v Using Instant RewindIf the Instant Rewind feature is switched on (see page 66), at any moment while you are watching TV, you can rewind the programme you are watching to catch something you missed.

u To use Instant Rewind, press rewind on the FOXTEL remote control. Depending on your settings, you can rewind up to 60 minutes before live TV. You can increase the rewind speed by pressing rewind again. (To slow down the rewind speed, press fast forward.)

u When you reach the point you want to watch from, press play. A symbol briefly displays on-screen (see right). The number shows the number of minutes you are ‘behind’ the actual live TV programmes.

You can continue watching the entire programme from that point - the FOXTEL iQ2 will continue recording until the end of the programme. Or you can press fast forward to catch up with normal TV again.

While you are watching an Instant Rewind recording, symbols display on your TV screen to show you what is happening (see page 95), and the lights on the front panel playback indicator light up (see page 79).

You can press stop ( ) at any point to catch up to live viewing.

If you change channel, access an interactive application or playback a recording the Instant Rewind recording is deleted.

Instant Rewind Playback symbol

FOXTEL Guide


v TV GuideThe TV Guide provides you with a listing of all programmes available on all channels for the next seven days, making it easy to find the programmes you want to watch.

u To see the TV Guide, press tv guide on the FOXTEL remote control.

TV listings are displayed as follows:

u All Channels - all programmes on all channels for today and the week ahead, listed by channel number.

u Channels 9, 7,10, ABC, SBS - Open Broadcaster channels.

u Entertainment, Movies, Sport, News & Documentaries, Kids & Family, Music & Radio and Special Interest - programmes for the next seven days, in the channel genres shown, listed by channel number.

u HD Channels - programmes for the next seven days displayed on HD channels.

u Search (accessed by the red button) - search programmes by A-Z, by Closed Caption or by HD.

u iSuggest (accessed by the green button) - allows access to an interactive application.

u My Favourites - (accessed by the yellow button) – provides you with a grid of your favourite channels (to set up your Favourites see page 75).

Finding a programmeThere are a number of ways to search for a programme. You can search by all channels, or by channel genre.

Searching by All Channels

To choose a programme from the full listings, press tv guide on the FOXTEL remote control, highlight ‘All Channels’ then press select. The All Channels screen displays.

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The start times and the day are shown at the top of the listings.

u To see what programmes are on at different times, press L or R.

u To move through the list of channels, press U or D.

u You can use the ch + and ch – on the remote control to see the previous or next section of the channel listing.

u Use the red button on the remote control to access the Video View (displays the last viewed channel in the top right hand corner). If the red button is pressed again it will remove the Video View and return to a full page of listings (see page 63 for default settings).

u Use the green button on the remote control to access Channel View. Once the green button is pressed it will display a single channel’s listings vertically. Press L or R to scroll through the channels. When in Channel View you are able to enter the channel number using the remote control number pad to display that channels listings.

u Use the yellow (+24 hours) and blue (-24 hours) buttons on the remote control to move forward and backwards by 24 hours through the listings.

u To display the i-box (see page 13), press i.

u To remove the All Channels listing, press back or FOXTEL.

Searching by Channel Genre

If you know what type of channel you want to watch, you can search by channel genre, such as Sport.

u To choose a programme by channel genre, press tv guide, highlight a channel genre then press select. The listings screen for that channel genre displays.

You use this screen in the same way as the All Channels screen.

FOXTEL Guide


v Search

Search ProgrammesProgrammes can be searched by programme genre sorted by time or A-Z, programmes can also be searched by Closed Caption or by HD.

u To access this area, press tv guide, then press the red button for Search.

The Search Programmes screen displays.

Programmes by Time

If you want to see a list of all the programmes showing at a particular time, you can search in programmes by time.

u To choose a programme by time, highlight ‘Programmes By Time’ then press select.

The Programmes By Time screen displays.

u Highlight one of the programme genres listed, then press select.

The listings screen for that programme genre displays, with the programmes listed in the order they are showing.


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u To move through the list of programmes, press U or D.

u You can choose to view by sub-genre. Press a colour button (shown at the bottom of the screen) to choose the sub-genre you want.

u Different sub-genres may be available. Press L or R to view all the available sub-genres.

u Use ch + and ch - to page through the list.

Programmes A-Z

u To choose a programme sorted by title, highlight ‘Programmes A-Z’ then press select.

The Programmes A-Z screen displays.

u Highlight one of the genres listed, then press select.

The listings screen for that programme genre displays, with the programmes listed by title then showing time.

FOXTEL Guide


To search using Programmes by A-Z you are able to use the FOXTEL remote to enter in the first letter of the programme you are looking for.

u To jump to a letter use the FOXTEL remote number buttons to enter the first letter of the programme, for example press the 3 button to jump to programmes starting with ‘d’ or press the 5 button three times to jump to programmes starting with ‘l’.


u You can choose to view by sub-genre. Press a colour button (shown at the bottom of the screen) to choose the sub-genre you want.

u Different sub-genres may be available. Press L or R to view all the available sub-genres.


Note

A programme may not be listed under the first word of the title if the first word is “The” or “A”. If the first word of a programm title is “The” or “A”, try searching the listings using the second word. For example, to find “The Matrix”search under “M”.

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Programmes By Closed Caption

If you want to see a list of all closed captioned and subtitled programmes, showing at a particular time, you can search by closed caption.

u To choose a programme by Closed Caption, highlight ‘Programmes By Closed Caption’ then press select.

The Programmes By Closed Caption screen appears.


The listings screen for that genre displays, with the programmes listed in the order they are showing.




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Programmes By HD

If you want to see a list of all HD programmes, showing at a particular time, you can search by HD.


The listings screen for that genre displays, with the programmes listed in the order they are showing.


u Use ch + and ch – to page through the list.

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Channel View

If you want to search for programmes one channel at time, you can search in Channel View.

u To choose a programme by channel view, highlight ‘Channel View’ then press select (or press the green button within listings grid).

The Channel View screen appears.

u Listings for a single channel appear vertically. Press L or R to scroll through the channels.

u To move through the list of programmes press U or D.

u Enter the channel number using the remote control number pad to display that channel’s listings.


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FOXTEL Guide


v My FavouritesIf you want to see a listings grid of your favourite channels press the yellow button on the remote control when viewing the front page of the tv guide.

If you have setup your favourite channels (see page 75) the screen shown below will appear with all your favourite channels listed. Maximum number of favourites is 50.



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FOXTEL Guide

Choosing a programme to watch or setting a reminderu When you see a programme you want to watch, highlight it

then press select.

If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ2 tunes to it immediately.

If the programme is on later, the FOXTEL iQ2 sets a reminder for you. The Personal Planner displays, showing the programme you have just added, together with a reminder symbol next to it (see right). For more information about the Personal Planner, see page 34.

Choosing a programme to recordu When you see a programme you want to record, highlight it

then press R (the record button).

If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording instantly. If it is on at a later time, the FOXTEL iQ2 will record the programme when it starts.

The Personal Planner displays, showing the programme you have just added, together with an R symbol next to it (see right). For more information about the Personal Planner, see page 34. For more information about recording programmes, see page 40.

u To return to the TV Guide from the Personal Planner, press back.

Notes

Some programmes may be ‘FOXTEL Box Office’ programmes, which means you need to order the programme before you can watch or record it. If this is the case, you will see a message with the programme details and order price. For more information, see page 28. If you choose a programme that is on a channel to which you do not currently subscribe, a message will display to explain how you can include the channel in the subscription.

Reminder symbol

Record symbol


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v ON DEMANDThe ON DEMAND menu contains FOXTEL First, FOXTEL BOX Office, Main Event and Adult titles. FOXTEL FIRST provides a selection of programmes across the FOXTEL platform, FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT contains PPV On Demand HD and SD titles, which are available for instant viewing from the comfort of your own home. FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW is the standard definition pay per view movie service that lets you order movies from the comfort of your own home.

FOXTEL FIRST ServiceThe FOXTEL FIRST service has a mix of titles provided at no additional cost for subscribers to the associated channel.

u To look at the FOXTEL First screen, highlight FOXTEL FIRST in the ON DEMAND menu and press select.

ON DEMAND


FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENTYou can order FOXTEL Box Office HD (or SD) titles in FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT:

u To look at the FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT screen, press on demand, then highlight ‘FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT’ and press select.

u From the FOXTEL BOX OFFICE RECENT screen, use U or D to highlight the programme.

u If you want to display the i-box (see page 13), press i. To remove the i-box, press back.

u If you want to watch the programme press select.

u Information about the FOXTEL Box Office HD Title you have selected will then be displayed.

u Press select to confirm order, if PIN to purchase has been set under Parental Control then your PIN will need to be entered.

For more information see ‘Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office title’ on page 31.


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ON DEMAND

FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEWYou can use the remote control to order movies available through FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW.

u To look at the FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW screen, press on demand, then highlight ‘FOXTEL BOX OFFICE NEW’ and press select.

You may select from:

u Now Showing - titles on now or starting within the next three hours;

u Session Times - titles showing over the next three days;

u New Releases - the latest movies available on FOXTEL Box Office;

u Movies A - Z - titles listed in alphabetical order.


ON DEMAND

Purchasing a FOXTEL Box Office titleYou can order a FOXTEL Box Office title to watch or record as follows:

1. From the FOXTEL Box Office screen, choose a FOXTEL Box Office listings screen, (highlight your choice then press select).

2. Use the arrows to highlight a title.

3. If you want to display the i-box (see page 13), press i. To remove the i-box, press back.

4. If you want to watch the title, press select. (If the title is starting later, the FOXTEL iQ2 will set a reminder for it.)

If you want to record the title, press R.

Information about the FOXTEL Box Office title you have selected will then be displayed, including the start time, channel and purchase price.

5. If there is more than one start time available, use the arrows to select the start time you want, then press select.

(If you wish to choose a different title, press back to view more choices, then choose a different title and press select.)

6. When you have decided on your title and start time, to continue with the purchase, press select.

If you have used Parental Control (see page 57) to set viewing or purchase restrictions, you may need to enter your PIN.

7. If you need to enter your PIN, use the number buttons to enter it.

Watching a FOXTEL Box Office title

If you pressed select, and the FOXTEL Box Office title is about to start, the FOXTEL iQ2 tunes to it.

If the title is on at a later time, it is added to the Personal Planner. A reminder will appear when the title is about to start.

u Press select to watch the title. (If you prefer, you can press R to record the title instead - see the next section.)

Recording a FOXTEL Box Office title

If you pressed R, and the FOXTEL Box Office title is about to start, the FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording.

If the title is on at a later time, it is added to the Personal Planner. The FOXTEL iQ2 then records it at the chosen time.

For full information about recording titles, see page 40.


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ON DEMAND

Watching recordings of FOXTEL Box Office titles

If you have recorded a FOXTEL Box Office title, but not yet watched it, it remains in the Personal Planner for a fixed amount of time before it is deleted. Some titles may remain in the Personal Planner for up to seven days if you do not view them.

Note

If you do not watch the title, the FOXTEL iQ2 will automatically delete the recorded title at the specified time.

You will be charged for the title when you begin playing back the recording. Once you start playing a FOXTEL Box Office recording, you will have a period of time, the rental period, in which you can watch it as many times as you like at no extra charge. When the rental period is up, typically 24 hours, the FOXTEL iQ2 will automatically delete the recording.

The amount of time you have left to watch, or begin watching a recording is shown on the title’s i-box.

Notes

As an alternative to using the Box Office listings, you can use the TV Guide (see page 18) or i-search banner (see page 11) to choose a FOXTEL Box Office title. Press select to choose the title and then follow the instructions above starting from step 3.

To order FOXTEL Box Office titles by the remote control, the FOXTEL iQ2 must be connected to your telephone line. This will have occurred as part of the FOXTEL installation process.


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Using iSuggest

You can use the iSuggest application to plan your viewing and record a regularly scheduled FOXTEL Box Office movie to the Personal Planner. iSuggest will look for the next available full session to record. To record a regularly scheduled movie, simply browse iSuggest and select the movie you want using the FOXTEL Remote Control, and that movie will be recorded into the Personal Planner.

Notes

You will not be charged for ordering a regularly scheduled FOXTEL BoxOffice movie on Channels 901-926 using iSuggest until you start viewing it in the Personal Planner. If you have a working return path (home telephone line) connected to the set top box and used iSuggest to record the movie to your planner, then you have 48 hours to view your movie once you commence viewing.

A working return path is required to use iSuggest for FOXTEL Box Office.

iSuggest is not available to subscribers in some apartment buildings.


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v Personal PlannerThe Personal Planner helps you plan all your TV viewing. It shows:

u all the programmes you have recorded, and tells you whether or not you have watched them;

u all the programmes you have set the FOXTEL iQ2 to record in the future;

u all the programmes for which you have set a reminder.

It also allows you to select programmes to ‘Keep’, and to create a Playlist so you can playback a sequence of recorded programmes. Whenever you record a programme, choose a programme to record later, or set a reminder, it is automatically added to the Personal Planner (unless there is a clash - see page 39).

u To view the Personal Planner, press planner on the remote control.

The Personal Planner provides the following information about the listed programmes:

u The name of the programme and the channel it is on;

u The day and start time for future programmes;

u The classification code (if available);

u If the programme has been recorded, information about the recording is shown, as follows:

Recording - the programme is currently being recorded.

Recorded - the programme has been recorded in full (but has not yet been watched).

Part recorded - part of the programme was recorded (but has not yet been watched). To find out why only part of the programme was recorded, highlight the programme, then press i to display the programme’s i-box.


Personal Planner

Viewed - you have watched all or part of a programme. This may be a fully-recorded or part-recorded programme, or even one that is still recording.

Failed - you selected the programme for recording, but the programme did not record. To find out why, highlight the programme, then press i to display the programme’s i-box.

Clashed - you selected the programme for recording, but it did not record because it clashed with another recording. For more information about recording clashes, see page 39.

Playlist - you have selected a recorded programme for sequential playback. For more information, see page 51.

You can display the i-box to see extra information about a highlighted programme:

u Press i to display the i-box.

More details about the i-box are on page 13. In addition to the standard information, the i-box for a recorded programme shows information about the status of the recording, the time the recording was made, and the disk space used by the recording.

u To remove the i-box, press i again.

If the list of programmes is too long to see all at once, you can use the ch + and ch - buttons to see the next or previous page of the Personal Planner.

Symbols in the Personal Planner

The following symbols may appear next to items in the Personal Planner:

Reminder symbol - shows that the programme has been selected for a reminder.

Record symbol - shows that the programme has been selected for recording.

Keep symbol - shows that a recorded programme or a programme selected for future recording has been marked to ‘Keep’. This means that the programme will not be automatically deleted, for example when the FOXTEL iQ2’s disk is nearly full.

Series Link symbol - shows that the programme is one of a series and you have selected it for Series Link. For more information, see page 37.


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Personal Planner

Using the FOXTEL remote control’s colour buttons

Depending on the programme that is highlighted in the Personal Planner, you may be able to use the colour buttons on the remote control to select one or more of the following. If a colour button is available, the option is shown at the bottom of the screen.

u If the highlighted programme is a recorded programme, you can press the red ‘Playlist’ button to add the programme to your Playlist (see page 51).

u If the programme is part of a series, you can press the green ‘Series Link’ button to make sure the following episodes are automatically added to the Personal Planner (see page 37).

u You can press the yellow ‘Delete’ button to remove any programme from the Personal Planner (see page 38).

u You can press the record button to change a programme reminder into a future recording or a future recording into a reminder.

u If the highlighted programme is a recorded programme, or has been selected for future recording, you can press the blue ‘Keep’ button to mark it to ‘Keep’. This means that the programme will not be automatically deleted, for example when the FOXTEL iQ2’s disk is nearly full. You can also press the blue button to remove the ‘Keep’ setting, but note that if Kept programmes are PIN-protected (see page 62) you must enter your PIN to do so.

Planner Search

When in Planner, you can press 0 on the remote control to display more planner options.

u The quarter screen appears in Planner Search as default; to temporarily remove it, press the red button. To change this default, go to Setup to change your preference (see page 63).


Personal Planner

u You can press the green button on the remote control to sort programmes in your Planner by A-Z or by Time.

u When programmes are sorted by A-Z, you can Jump To Letter by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. For example, press the number 2 button twice to enter the letter ‘b’ and the letter will appear in the top left of the screen.

u You can press the yellow button on the remote control - you can now sort the programmes in your Planner by genre. Once a genre is selected, the Planner will display programmes in that particular genre. You can press the yellow button again to display all genres.

The FOXTEL iQ2’s disk spaceAt the top of the Personal Planner there is disk space indicator (a coloured line). The length of the line (in light blue) shows you the total amount of space that is already used, and the number above tells you the percentage of disk space that is still available.

When you highlight a recorded programme, a portion of the light blue line turns orange. This shows you how much of the disk space is used by that programme.

To find out exactly how much space each programme takes up (or an estimate of how much space it will take up, if it is a programme selected for future recording), press i to display the programme’s i-box.

For more information about disk space, see page 44.

Schedule changesIf the start time of a programme changes, the Personal Planner is automatically updated. So, if you have set a reminder for a programme, you still see the reminder when the programme is about to start; or if you have selected a programme to record, the FOXTEL iQ2 will still start recording at the correct time.

However, if programme start time changes by more than six hours, the programme will be removed from the Personal Planner and you will need to set a new reminder, or set the programme to record again. See also Recording Clashes on page 42.

Using Series LinkIf the green ‘Series Link’ colour button option appears on-screen when you highlight a programme in the Personal Planner, this means the programme is one episode of a series.

u If you want to watch or record future episodes in the series, press the green ‘Series Link’ button.

The Series Link symbol (see right) is then shown next to the programme, indicating that the link is set.


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Personal Planner

If you selected the programme for future recording, the future episodes in the series will also be set for recording.

Deleting a programme from the Personal PlannerIf you wish to remove a programme from the Personal Planner, you can do so as follows:

u Highlight the programme, then press the yellow colour button.

u To remove a series link, highlight the last episode in the Planner that is part of the Series Link and press the green button: the series link icon will be removed. Deleting the last episode in the Planner that is part of a series link also removes the series link.

If the programme is one that has been selected for a reminder, or for future recording, it is deleted immediately.

If the programme is a recorded programme, it is deleted immediately, and the message ‘Deleting’ displays while the programme is removed from the disk.

For some programmes, for example those which have been marked for ‘Keep’, a message appears asking you to confirm the deletion.

u To cancel the deletion and redisplay the Personal Planner, press back.

u To confirm the deletion, press select, or, if Kept programmes are PIN-protected (see page 62) use the number buttons to enter your PIN.

NoteOnce you have deleted a recorded programme from the Personal Planner, you cannot recover it.

Watching a programme when you see the reminderOne minute before a programme for which you have set a reminder is due to start, the Personal Planner will display a reminder message on your TV screen.


Personal Planner

u To watch the programme, press select.

u To record the programme, press R.

u To carry on watching the programme you are already watching, without changing channel or recording the programme, press back.

Notes

In order for reminders to be displayed, the FOXTEL iQ2 must be switched on and you must be watching FOXTEL. You can change the settings for when the reminder displays (see page 63).

Reminder clashesIf a programme you have selected for a reminder is on at the same time as another reminder you have previously selected, a message will appear asking you what you want to do.

u To keep all the programmes in the Personal Planner, press select.

u To cancel the programme you have just selected, but keep the previously-set reminder(s), press back.


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Personal Planner

v Recording programmesAs explained in other sections in this User Guide, recording a programme is usually as simple as pressing R on the remote control.

u While you are watching TV, to record the programme you are watching, press R once, then press again to confirm the recording. The FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording. Also, a Record symbol (see right) displays next to the programme and the FOXTEL iQ2 adds the programme to the Personal Planner (although the Personal Planner does not display).

Note

If you are using Instant Rewind (see page 17) when you press R, the recording will start from the earliest point in the programme. Depending on your settings, this may be up to 60 minutes before live TV.

u While you are looking at the i-search banner, highlight a programme then press R. A Record symbol (see above right) displays next to the programme and the FOXTEL iQ2 adds the programme to the Personal Planner (although the Personal Planner does not display). If the programme is on now, the FOXTEL iQ2 starts recording.

u While you are looking at TV Guide or FOXTEL Box Office, highlight a programme then press R. The Personal Planner displays, with the programme added to it. (For more information about recording FOXTEL Box Office programmes, see page 28.)

u While you are looking at the Personal Planner, if you decide to record a programme for which you have set a reminder, highlight the programme and press R.

Note

You cannot record FOXTEL Active applications.

Record symbol


Recording programmes

Cancelling a recording

u To cancel recording the programme you are watching, press R twice.

u To cancel a recording in the Search and Scan banner, highlight the programme then press R.

u To cancel a recording in the TV Guide or Box Office, highlight the programme and press R.

u While you are looking at the Personal Planner, if you decide to set a reminder for a programme which you have set to record, highlight the programme and press R. If you want to remove the recording completely, highlight the programme then press the yellow ‘Delete’ button.

Note

If you cancel a current recording, the programme remains listed in the Personal Planner, but it is marked as ‘Part recorded’.

Using the FOXTEL iQ2 while you are recording a programme.The FOXTEL iQ2 is very versatile! All the following combinations are possible. You can:

u record two FOXTEL programmes, and at the same time watch a different FOXTEL programme.

u record two programmes, watch a different programme, and use Live Pause or Instant Rewind, if you wish to.

u record two programmes and at the same time use a FOXTEL Active interactive application.

u record two programmes at the same time, and watch one of the programmes that is recording.

u record two programmes, and at the same time, watch any recorded programme.

u Record two programmes and at the same time, watch a programme on a channel other than one of the recorded channels.


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Recording clashesWhen you select a programme to record, the FOXTEL iQ2 checks whether it is on at the same time as any other programmes you have previously selected for recording. If more than two selected programmes are on at the same time, this creates a clash. The FOXTEL iQ2 lets you know about the clash and suggests which previous selections you should cancel in order to record your new selection.

u If you want to cancel the suggested recordings, so that you can record your new selection, press select.

u If you would prefer to keep your previous selections, and cancel the new selection, press back.

u If you would prefer to choose which recordings to cancel, press the red ‘Advanced Options’ button. The Advanced Options Recording Clash screen displays.

Your new selection is shown at the bottom of the list, in a red box which shows the time slot it requires. The clashing programmes



are listed in two rows above it. Use the arrow buttons to select a programme to cancel, then press the yellow ‘Cancel’ button. Repeat this to cancel as many programmes as necessary until the screen changes and your new selection moves up to the second line as shown.

At this point, you can still cancel your changes by pressing the back button (the first Recording Clash screen redisplays). Or, to confirm the changes you have made, press select.

Recording clashes caused by changes to the schedule or Remote Record

If a programme’s start time changes or a remote record request arrives, the Personal Planner is automatically updated. If the new time(s) cause a recording clash, the FOXTEL iQ2 automatically records in full whichever programme starts earlier, then will part-record any other programme(s) if they are still showing.

If you want to make sure a particular programme will be recorded in full, even if there are recording clashes, you can do so by selecting the programme to ‘Keep’ in the Personal Planner (see page 35).


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Disk space warningWhen you select a programme to record, the FOXTEL iQ2 checks whether there is enough disk space to record it. If the disk is nearly full, the FOXTEL iQ2 may need to delete some programmes to make space for the new programme.

Depending on your settings (see page 64), the FOXTEL iQ2 may do this automatically. However, if you have set ‘Disk Space Management (see page 65) to ‘Manual’, then you will see the following message:

Press back to remove the message, then use the Personal Planner to delete some recorded programmes (see page 36).

Note

As explained on page 37, you can use the disk space indicator at the top of the Personal Planner to find out how much of the FOXTEL iQ2’s disk space is being used.



v Manual RecordingSome channels, for example radio channels, do not provide programme listings in the i-search banner or TV Guide. However, you can still use the FOXTEL iQ2 to record these channels, by using the Setup screens to set up the recording.

u First, press the active button on the remote control to display the Active menu, then press D to highlight ‘Setup’ and press select. The Setup screen displays (see also page 56).

u Press D to highlight ‘Manual Recording’ then press select. The Manual Recording screen displays.

You set up the recording as follows:

1. Choose the channel to record, by either using the number buttons to enter a channel number, or by using L or R to look through the channel names.

2. Press D to highlight ‘Day’, then use L or R to select the day on which you want to record the channel you have chosen.

3. Press D to highlight ‘Start Time’, then use the number buttons to enter the time you want the recording to start. You should use the ‘12-hour clock’, then use L or R to choose AM or PM. For example, to record from 7:30 in the evening, enter ‘0 7 3 0’ then choose ‘PM’.

While ‘Start Time’ is highlighted, if you make a mistake, you can press back to delete the numbers you have entered and start again.

4. Press D to highlight ‘End Time’, then, in the same way as you entered the Start Time, use the remote control to enter the time you want the recording to finish.


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5. Press D to highlight ‘Frequency’, then use L or R to choose how often you want to record this channel at the time you have chosen. You can choose between Once, Daily (every day starting from the day you chose in step 2), Mon-Fri (every weekday) or Weekly (once a week on the same day).

6. Press D to highlight ‘Manual Recording’ then press select. The Personal Planner displays, with the new Manual Recording added to it. If you want to set up any more recordings, redisplay the Manual Recording screen then start again from step 1.

Note

If you selected Daily, Mon-Fri or Weekly in step 5, the Series Link symbol (see right) displays next to the Record symbol to show that the recording will take place more than once. You can press i to check details of when the recordings will take place.



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v Watching recordingsYou use the Personal Planner (see page 34) to choose recorded programmes you want to watch.

1. Press planner.

2. Use U and D to choose a recorded or recording programme.

Note that these may be marked as Recorded, Part recorded, Recording or Viewed.

3. Press play or select. The Playback screen displays.

The playback screen shows the i-box information about the programme, including when the programme was recorded and how much disk space it uses.

This screen also allows you to choose the Start Position - the point from which you want to start watching the recorded programme.

You can choose between:

u Start - to begin playback from the start of the recording.

u Last Viewed - to continue playback from the point where you last stopped it.

u Viewer Defined - to start playback from any point in the programme. You use the number buttons to enter a time, in minutes, from the beginning of the recording.

u Viewer Bookmark - to start playback from a ‘bookmark’ (marker point) that you have previously set (see ‘Using Bookmarks’ on page 50).

u End - to start playback a few moments before the end of the recording, for example if you want to rewind to a particular point.

4. When you have chosen your start position, press play or select. The programme starts playing back from your chosen point.


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Watching recordings

Instant playbackWhenever you are watching TV, you can press play to continue watching the last recording you were watching (unless it has been deleted since you last watched it).

The programme’s i-box displays. Press select to watch the recording.

Note

This does not include Live Pause or Instant Rewind recordings, because these are not listed in the Personal Planner.

Playback symbolWhen you first start watching a recorded programme, the playback symbol (see right) displays briefly on your TV screen. The number shows how many minutes have passed since the start of the recording.

You can display the playback symbol at any moment by pressing play. To remove it press back. On-screen symbols also display whenever you fast forward, pause, rewind or stop playback - for more information, see page 95.

Playback indicatorDuring playback, (or fast forward or rewind) the playback indicator on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel lights up to show you what is happening. For more information about the playback indicator, see page 79.

During playback

Showing information

u While you are watching a recording, you can press i or select to display the i-search banner to find out what is showing on other channels. (Note that if you change channel, playback of your recording will stop.)

u You cannot display the i-box for programmes on other channels - you can only display the i-box for the recording you are watching.

u If you want to see the i-box for the programme you are watching, press i twice.

Pausing and stopping

u If you change channel, playback of your recording will stop.

u To pause playback at any moment, press pause. To start playback again, press pause again, or press play.

u To stop playback at any moment, and return to normal TV, press stop or FOXTEL.

Playback symbol


Watching recordings

u To stop playback at any moment, and return to the Personal Planner, press back.

u When the recorded programme ends, a message displays to tell you. To return to the Personal Planner, press back, or to return to digital TV, press FOXTEL.

Fast forward and rewind

Whenever a programme is playing or is paused, you are able to fast forward or rewind (x2, x6, x12, x30 speeds).

u To rewind, press the rewind button on the FOXTEL remote control.

The rewind x2 symbol displays. The number shows you the speed (number of times faster than normal playback) the programme is rewinding, and the direction (anti-clockwise) that the symbol is spinning shows you that it is rewinding.

u To increase the speed, press rewind again, up to 3 times (x6, x12, x30).

u To decrease the speed, press the fast forward button.

u To return to normal playback, press play.

You can fast forward in the same way as you rewind, just use the fast forward button to increase the fast forward speed, and the rewind button to decrease the fast forward speed.

If you reach the end of the recording, the playback pauses at that point. You can then either rewind or stop the recording.

Slow motion playback

You can play back a programme in slow motion, by pressing and holding down the play button for at least 2 seconds. While the programme is showing in slow motion, the playback symbol displays, spinning in slow motion.

To return to the normal speed, press play again.

Watching recordings of restricted programmes or blocked channelsIf you choose a recording to watch that:

u was broadcast on a channel that is currently blocked, or

u is subject to a viewing restriction,

you will need to enter your PIN in order to watch it. For more information see ‘Changing your Parental Control settings’ on page 57.

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Watching recordings

Using BookmarksBookmarks are points, within a recorded programme, to which you can quickly return.

u While you are watching a recorded programme, to set a bookmark, press pause, then press the red ‘Bookmark’ button. The pause symbol is displayed with the message Bookmarked underneath (see right).

u To skip forward to the next bookmark, and then continue watching the programme from that point, press and hold fast forward for at least two seconds.

u To skip backward to the previous bookmark, press and hold rewind for at least two seconds.

Displaying a list of your Bookmarks

You can display a list of all the Bookmarks in the recorded programme you are currently watching.

u Press pause, then press the green button. The Playback Bookmark screen displays.

Each bookmark is displayed with its time, in minutes, relative to the start of the programme.

The start and end of the recorded programme are always displayed as the first and last bookmarks.

u Use the arrows to highlight a bookmark, then press select to resume playback from the selected position.

u If there are more bookmarks than can be displayed on the screen, you can display other parts of the list by using the red ‘Page Up’ and green ‘Page Down’ buttons.

u To remove a bookmark, highlight it, then press the yellow ‘Delete’ button. The updated list is redisplayed with the bookmark removed.

Bookmarked symbol


Watching recordings

v Using a PlaylistYou can play back a sequence of recorded programmes, for example if you want to schedule your favourite shows in one block.

In order to do this, you first need to create a Playlist.

Creating a PlaylistTo select a programme to add to your Playlist:

1. Press planner to display the Personal Planner.

2. Use U and D to highlight the recorded programme you want, then press the red ‘Playlist’ button. Recorded programmes may be marked as Recorded, Part recorded, or Viewed.

The status of the highlighted programme changes to Playlist.

3. If you want to add more programmes to your Playlist, repeat step 2. The order that you select programmes will be the order that they are played.

Note

To remove a programme from your Playlist, highlight the programme, then press the red ‘Playlist’ button again. The programme’s status changes back to Recorded, Part recorded, or Viewed.

Playing out your Playlist1. When you have selected all the programmes you want to add

to your Playlist, press play or select.

The FOXTEL iQ2 then checks that none of the programmes are restricted programmes or are from blocked channels (see page 58). If they are, you must enter your PIN to continue.


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Playlist

Playlist


The following message then displays.

2. Press play or select to continue.

A ‘Contents Marker’ screen displays for 20 seconds. This shows you the total time of your selected programme(s) and a list of the programmes to be played out. The programmes will be listed in the same order that you added them to your Playlist.

When there are more than ten programmes in the Playlist, a series of screens will display prior to playback.

Each programme in your Playlist is then played back in turn from start to finish, preceded by its i-box (see page 13).

u Make sure you do not press any button on the remote control, as this will stop the Playlist process.

u However, if you want to stop the Playlist process at any time, press any button.


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Active

v ActiveActive allows you to:

u launch additional interactive services, when these are available;

u display the Setup screens.

The Setup screens are described in the next section - see page 54.

Setup


v Using the Setup bannerYou use the Setup banner to make temporary changes to the way the FOXTEL iQ2 works with your TV. Theses settings are:

u Programme Display - to set how programmes transmitted in different formats display on your TV;

u Closed Captions - to set whether you want these to appear in your current viewing session;

u Audio Language - if a programme is being broadcast with more than one language use the setup banner to select your preferred language.

You also use the Setup banner to display the Setup screens (see page 56), which allow you to make permanent changes to all the FOXTEL iQ2 settings.

You use the Setup banner as follows:

1. From a digital TV programme, press setup on the remote control.

The Setup banner displays.

2. Press U or D to highlight the item you want to change.

3. Press L or R to select the setting you want. The settings for the Programme Display are explained on page 55.

4. Press back to redisplay the TV picture, which is now using the new setting(s).

Note

The changes you make on the Setup banner are temporary changes. If you want to change the settings permanently, use the Settings screens (see page 56).

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16:9 Programme Display (setting for standard TVs)

This setting controls how widescreen (16:9) programmes display on a ‘standard’ (4:3) TV. This item is only available if your TV Type is standard (4:3) (see page 71).

Centre Cut The centre portion only of any widescreen (16:9) transmissions will display.

14:9 You see a wider portion of a widescreen (16:9) transmission than with ‘centre cut-out’, but you do not see the entire picture. The picture does not fill the screen.

Letter Box The whole of any widescreen transmissions will display, but black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

4:3 Programme Display (setting for widescreen TVs)

This setting controls how ‘standard’ 4:3 programmes display on a widescreen (16:9) TV. This item is only available if your TV Type is widescreen (16:9) (see page 71).

Pillar Box The whole of the picture displays, as if it were on a standard TV, with black bars at either side of the picture.

14:9 The picture displays slightly enlarged, so it fills more of the screen, but is slightly cropped at the top and bottom. Note: some programmes are transmitted in a 14:9 format, with black borders included at the top and bottom. In this case, only the transmitted borders are cropped so you do not lose any of the TV picture.

Stretch The whole of the picture displays, stretched sideways to fill your TV screen.

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v Using the Setup screensYou use the Setup screens to:

u change your Parental Control settings, to restrict the viewing and/or purchase of certain programmes, channels and Box Office programmes, and set Adult Filter;

u change the Personal Planner settings;

u change the FOXTEL settings, to control how the FOXTEL iQ2 makes recordings;

u set up recordings for channels without programme listings, for example radio channels (see page 45);

u look at on-screen help on using the FOXTEL service;

u change or view the System Settings.

You can display the Setup screens as follows:

1. From a digital TV programme, press active on the remote control.

The Active menu displays.

2. Highlight ‘Setup’ then press select.

The Setup screen is displayed.

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v Changing your Parental Control settingsYou use the Parental Control screens to:

u block channels;

u set viewing restrictions by Parental Rating category;

u set purchase restrictions, to control whether the PIN is needed to purchase Box Office programmes;

u set Adult Filter, to replace titles and synopses in the EPG with Adult Filter;

u change your PIN;

u choose whether you need your PIN to delete a ‘Kept’ programme from the Personal Planner.

Using your PIN

To use the Parental Control screens, you must enter your four-digit PIN. When you first use the FOXTEL iQ2, your PIN is ‘1234’. In order to make your PIN secret, you should change it to a different number that you find easy to remember (see page 61).

Remember to keep your PIN secret.

Displaying the Parental control screen

To change your Parental Control settings as follows:

1. On the Setup screen, highlight ‘Parental Control’ and then press select.

2. Use the number buttons to enter your PIN.

If you enter the correct PIN, the Parental Control screen displays.

The items on this screen are explained on the following pages.

NoteIf you enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, your PIN will be blocked for 10 minutes. You will not be able to use any feature requiring PIN entry during that time.

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Blocking ChannelsThe Blocked Channels screen lets you block certain channels.

Whenever you are watching FOXTEL channels, in order to view a blocked channel, you must enter your PIN. You must also use your PIN to watch a recording of a programme on a blocked channel.

1. From the Parental Control screen, highlight ‘Blocked Channels’, then press select.

The Blocked Channels screen displays.

u A ✔ symbol next to the channel name indicates that the channel is not blocked.

u A symbol next to the channel name indicates that it is blocked.

2. From the list of channels, use U or D to highlight a channel you want to block or unblock, then press L or R to select the setting you want.

3. Repeat step 2 to block or unblock all the channels you want.

4. You can also unblock all the channels at once by pressing the yellow button.

5. When you have finished selecting channels to block or unblock, press back.

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Setting Viewing RestrictionsThe Viewing Restrictions screen lets you select the Parental Rating categories you want to restrict, so that those who do not know your PIN cannot watch programmes broadcast at a restricted classification.

1. From the Parental Control screen, highlight ‘Viewing Restrictions’, then press select.

The Viewing Restrictions screen displays.

The classification categories you can restrict are explained below:

R For adult viewers aged 18 and over.

AV For adult viewers only - violent content.

MA For viewers aged 15 or over - children under 15 are not permitted to watch MA programmes unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

M Recommended for viewers aged 15 years or over.

PG Parental guidance is recommended as to the suitability of the film for children under 15.

u A ✔ symbol next to the classification category indicates that it is not restricted.

u A symbol next to the classification category indicates that it is restricted.

If you restrict a classification category, this means that whenever a programme is broadcast with that classification, you must enter your PIN before you can watch it. You must also use your PIN to watch a recording of a programme with a restricted classification category.

When you restrict a classification category, all the classification categories above it are automatically restricted.

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2. To restrict a classification category, use U and D to highlight it, then press L or R to select the symbol. To remove the restriction, press L or R to select the ✔ symbol.

3. Repeat step 2 to make all the changes you want.

4. To save your changes, highlight ‘Save New Settings’ then press select, or to cancel, press back.

Notes

If you press the red button to reset all the settings, the settings will change to the standard settings.

The standard setting is that any programme broadcast with the ‘R’ classification will be restricted, but you can remove this restriction if you wish by following the steps above.

Viewing restrictions work only if the broadcaster provides programme classification information. FOXTEL is not responsible for channels providing incorrect classification information.

Setting Purchase RestrictionsThe Purchase Restrictions screen lets you choose whether or not you need to enter your PIN to purchase a Box Office programme.

1. From the Parental Control screen, highlight ‘Purchase Restrictions’ then press select.

The Purchase Restrictions screen displays.

2. On the ‘Purchase by PIN’ item, press L or R to select the setting you want - ‘On’ or ‘Off ’.

If you select ‘On’, you must enter your PIN to purchase a Box Office programme.


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Setting the Adult FilterThe Adult Filter allows you to block the titles and synopses for all ‘R’ classified programmes, so that those who do not know your PIN cannot view the programme information.1. From the Parental Control screen, highlight ‘Adult Filter’ and

then press select.

The Adult Filter screen displays.

2. Press L or R to select the setting you want - ‘On’ or ‘Off’. If you select ‘On’, you must enter your PIN to view ‘R’ classified programme information.


Changing your PINYou can change the PIN code to a secret four-digit number which you find easy to remember.1. From the Parental Control screen, highlight ‘Change PIN’ then

press select.The New PIN screen displays.

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2. Use the number buttons to enter a new 4-digit PIN of your choice. As you enter numbers, the dashes change to asterisks. You can press back once to cancel your changes. If you press back a second time, the Parental Control screen redisplays.

Once you have entered your new 4-digit PIN once, the New PIN screen displays again, so you can enter it a second time to confirm the change.

3. Enter your new 4-digit PIN again.

A message displays to confirm you have changed your PIN. If you need further assistance with changing your PIN, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

Setting the FOXTEL iQ2 PIN settingsThe FOXTEL PIN Settings screen lets you choose whether or not you need to enter your PIN to delete a programme that has been marked to ‘Keep’ in the Personal Planner (see page 35).

1. From the Parental Control screen (see page 57), highlight ‘FOXTEL PIN Settings’ then press select.

The FOXTEL PIN Settings screen displays.

2. On the ‘PIN Protect Kept Programmes’ item, press L or R to select the setting you want - ‘No’ or ‘Yes’.

If you select ‘Yes’, you must enter your PIN to delete a programme that has been marked to ‘Keep’ in the Personal Planner. You must also enter your PIN to remove the ‘Keep’ label from a programme.


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v Changing the TV Guide settingsYou use this screen to change the display of your reminders, the colour of the FOXTEL Guide, the default settings for TV Guide Grid Video and Planner Search Video and the default order for Planner Search.

Item Settings Comments

Reminder Advanced Time

30, 60*, 90 seconds Controls the duration of reminder.

Guide Colour Option Orange*, Blue Controls the colour of the FOXTEL Guide.

TV Guide Grid Video Yes, No* If set to ‘Yes’, the TV Guide listings screen will display the quarter screen video of live TV.

Planner Search Video Yes*, No If set to ‘Yes’, the Planner Search screen will display the quarter screen video preview.

Planner Search Sort Order

A-Z*, By Time This changes the sort order of the Planner Search. If using A-Z, it allows letter entry.

* Indicates Default Setting

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v Changing the FOXTEL iQ2 settingsYou use this screen to change various settings relating to how the FOXTEL iQ2 records programmes, to:

u change the way in which the FOXTEL iQ2 manages your recordings, when disk space is running low;

u change the length of time of the Instant Rewind recording;

u add extra time to the start and end of recordings;

u choose the way in which the playback indicator works;

u choose the energy saving level.

The items in the screen are explained in more detail in the following sections, starting from ‘Disk Space Management’ on page 65.

Note

There is one other FOXTEL setting, which you use to choose whether or not you need to enter your PIN to delete ‘Kept’ programmes. This setting is described in the Parental Control section, on page 57.

You can change the FOXTEL settings as follows:

1. Press active on the remote control.

2. On the Active screen, highlight ‘Setup’ and then press select.

3. On the System Setup screen, highlight ‘FOXTEL iQ2 Setup’ and then press select.

4. Use U or D to highlight the item you want to change.

5. Use L or R to select the setting you want.

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6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have made all the changes you want to make.

7. To confirm your changes, highlight ‘Save New Settings’ then press select, or to cancel, press back.

Disk Space ManagementYou use this item to change the way in which the FOXTEL iQ2 manages your recordings when disk space is running out.

You can choose one of three settings:

u Automatic – recorded programmes will be deleted automatically when there is not enough space to record new programmes.

The FOXTEL iQ2 will first delete recorded programmes you have previously watched, then recorded programmes that you have not watched.

The FOXTEL iQ2 will not delete recorded programmes marked as ‘Keep’ or any Box Office programmes.

u Warning – shortly before the FOXTEL iQ2 runs out of disk space, a message displays to let you know.

To continue the new recording and delete the old recording(s), press select. Or, to keep the old recording(s), press back - the new recording will stop when there is no more disk space.

If you do not press any button, the new recording will continue and the old recording(s) will be deleted automatically.

u Manual – recording(s) will never be deleted automatically.

Shortly before the FOXTEL iQ2 runs out of disk space, a message displays to let you know.

To continue the new recording and delete the old recording(s), press select. Or, to keep the old recording(s), press 5 - the new recording will stop when there is no more disk space.

If you do not press any button, the old recording(s) are not deleted and the new recording will stop when there is no more disk space.

Note

If, even after deleting previous recordings, there is still not enough disk space available for a new recording, the FOXTEL iQ2 will only record part of your selected programme.

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Instant RewindThis is the length of time of the recording the FOXTEL iQ2 automatically makes of the channel you are currently viewing. For more information, see ‘Using Instant Rewind’ on page 17.

You can choose one of five settings: ‘Off,’ ‘5’, ‘15’, ‘30’ or ‘60’ minutes.

Add to start of recordings / Add to end of recordingsIf you wish, you can add extra time to the start and/or end of recordings. The same six settings are available for both of these items:

u Automatic – 2 minutes extra recording time will be added to the scheduled start or end time of recordings;

u 0, 1, 2, 5 or 10 minutes – the extra recording time that will be added to the scheduled start or end time of recordings.

u Extend 20mins – For all future recordings the red button will appear with a title of Extend 20mins. After the red button on the remote control has been pressed it will add a further 20 minutes to the highlighted recording.

Note

If one recording immediately follows another, any extra time added to the start and/or end of recordings may be dropped in favour of the next recording.

Front-panel recording/playback indicatorYou can change the way in which the playback indicator (see below) on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel lights up. Three settings are available:

u Standard – the recording, play and/or circular indicators light up if recording and/or playback is in progress.

u Off – the circular indicator is turned off, but the recording and/or play indicators light up if recording and/or playback are in progress.

u Demo – (Demonstration) – all of the indicators light up in a continuous sequence of operation.

See also page 78 and page 79.

Playback indicator

play indicator

circular indicator

recording indicator

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Energy Saving LevelThe Energy Saving Level puts the iQ2 into standby then spins down the hard disk to reduce the power consumption by the iQ2. There are three modes (‘Low’, ‘Medium’, ‘High’) which determine how long the iQ2 will be idle before it goes into standby and spins down the hard disk. The hard disk will automatically spin back up for recordings which will be unaffected.

1. Press the active button on the remote control to display the Active menu, then highlight ‘Setup’ and press select

2. Highlight ‘FOXTEL iQ2 Setup’, then press select

3. Highlight ‘Energy Saving Level’ and use the L and Rbuttons to select the level you would like.

4. Highlight ‘Save New Settings’ and press select.

Before the iQ2 goes into standby the following message will appear onscreen.

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v Using the Advanced SettingsYou shouldn’t normally need to change the System Settings as the FOXTEL iQ2 should have been correctly set up when it was installed.

However, the System Settings screens can be useful if, for example, you buy a new TV and you want to make sure the FOXTEL iQ2 makes the best use of the new TV’s features.

1. To use the System Settings screens, press active on the remote control.

2. Highlight ‘Setup’, then press select.

3. Highlight ‘Advanced Settings’, then press select.

The Advanced Settings screen displays on your TV.

4. To display one of the Settings screens, highlight it and press select.

The details of each screen are described in the following sections.

Picture Settings

The standard (default) setting for each item is marked with *.

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To confirm any changes, highlight ‘Save New Settings’ then press select, or to cancel, press back.

If you press the red (Reset all settings) button, the settings will change to the standard settings (NOT the settings made by your installer).

Video Output Settings

The Video Output Settings screen controls the output format of the SCART connectors and enables or disables the HD YUV Output.

Due to hardware interdependency the output format of the SCART connectors impacts the availability of the HD YUV output.

The HDMI, Composite and S-Video dedicated outputs are always on and are not affected by “Video Output Settings”. If you are connecting to a display device via HD YUV or Scart please see the following options:

Connection to Display Device Suggested Video Output Option

HDMI HDMI Always On (Leave on Default (3))

HD YUV Option 1 or 2

Composite via Scart Options 1, 3 or 4

Composite via SD Video Scart Option 3

S-Video via Scart Option 2

RGB Option 4

Connection to Secondary Display or VCR/DVD

Suggested Video Output Option

Scart Composite Options 1, 3, 4

S-Video via Scart Option 2

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NoteIf your television is not HDCP compliant, you will need to connect the television via the HD YUV output. Refer to the instructions that came with your TV to determine whether your TV is HDCP compliant. Some high-definition content may not be viewable through the HD YUV dedicated output or may be viewable only in standard definition.

High Definition Settings


HD Output Resolution Auto*, 576p, 720p,1080i, Pass Through

Set HD Output Resolution to best match your television’s native resolution. Auto setting uses the HDMI connection to your TV to ask the TV what is its preferred resolution, if connecting via HDMI leave set to Auto. Pass Through is not used in domestic settings and may result in excessive channel change times.

4:3 Programme Display 14:9* Zoom in to reduce black side bars when displaying a 4:3 picture on a 16:9 TV.

Stretch Stretches a 4:3 picture to fill a 16:9 TV Screen, will cause picture to appear distorted.

Pillar Box Displays 4:3 picture on a 16:9 television by putting black bars either side of the picture.

HDCP Warning Settings All Warnings*, No Warnings, Disable Only

Determines when you receive onscreen notices informing you of restrictions due to HDCP.

HDCP Status HDMI Off, HDCP Successful, HDCP Failed

This setting displays the results of the test for HDCP support in your television via the HDMI connection.


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Standard Definition Settings


Aspect ratio control By TV, By STU*

For most TVs you should set this to ‘By STU’ (Set-Top Unit), then select your TV Type and Programme Display preference. ‘By TV’ allows your TV to control how the picture is displayed, provided that your TV is capable of controlling the picture, and that the FOXTEL iQ2 is connected to your TV via a SCART to SCART lead.

TV Type (Only available if the Aspect ratio control has been set to ‘By STU’.)

4:3* Setting for ‘standard’ (4:3) TVs.

16:9 Setting for ‘widescreen’ (16:9) TVs.

16:9 Programme Display (Setting for how widescreen (16:9) programmes display on a standard (4:3) TV - only available if the TV Type has been set to 4:3)

Centre Cut* The centre portion only of any widescreen (16:9) transmissions will display on a standard (4:3) TV.

14:9 You see a wider portion of a widescreen (16:9) transmission than with ‘centre cut-out’, but you do not see the entire picture. The picture does not fill the screen.

Letter Box The whole of any widescreen transmissions will display on a standard (4:3) TV, but the picture does not fill the screen.

4:3 Programme Display (Setting for how standard (4:3) programmes display on a widescreen (16:9) TV - only available if the TV Type has been set to 16:9)

Pillar Box* The whole of the picture displays, as if it were on a standard TV, with black bars at either side of the picture.

14:9 The picture displays slightly enlarged, so it fills more of the screen, but is slightly cropped at the top and bottom. Note: some programmes are transmitted in a 14:9 format, with black borders included at the top and bottom. In this case, only the transmitted borders are cropped so you do not lose any of the TV picture.

Stretch The whole of the picture displays, stretched sideways to fill your TV screen.

Widescreen Signalling N/A


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Captions and Banner Settings


Closed Captions On, Off* Select whether or not you want Closed Captions to be displayed when they are available.

Banner timeout 1 sec, 5 secs* 10 secs,

Select your preferred setting for the length of time that the i-search banner displays on-screen when you change channel.


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Audio and Language Settings

The standard (default) setting for each item is marked with *.

To confirm any changes, highlight ‘Save New Settings’ then press select, or to cancel, press back.

If you press the red (Reset all settings) button, the settings will change to the standard settings (NOT the settings made by your installer).


Audio output Stereo*, Mono Controls the audio output on the SCART lead.

Background music Off, Live, Music* Controls whether or not music or Background Live Audio will play while you look at the FOXTEL Guide.

Incorrect PIN signal On*, Off Controls whether or not a ‘beep’ noise will sound if you enter an incorrect PIN.

HDMI Digital Audio Output

MPEG*, AC3 Controls the digital audio output from the HDMI connector.

SPDIF Digital Audio Output

AC3*, MPEG Controls the digital audio output from the connectors marked ‘OPTICAL AUDIO OUT’ and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’. Select AC3 if your equipment has Dolby Digital decoding capabilities. The setting ‘MPEG’ is for digital stereo sound.Note: Dolby Digital is only available on some programmes. If Dolby Digital is not available, the audio output will be digital stereo.

SPDIF Digital Audio Delay

0ms*, 10ms, 20ms, 30ms, 40ms, 50ms, 60ms, 70ms, 80ms, 90ms, 100ms

Televisions take time to process a Digital HDMI input, this can result in the audio being ahead of the video if an external Dolby Digital decoder is being used. This setting allows you to delay the audio to match up with the video.

Preferred Language English Choose your preferred language for programmes or channels where more than one language is available.


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System DetailsTo see details of the FOXTEL iQ2, including the FOXTEL iQ2 model number, manufacturer and the FOXTEL Smartcard number.

Signal TestTo see the quality of the signal the FOXTEL iQ2 is receiving from the satellite or cable input.

System TestTo check that the FOXTEL iQ2 is properly connected to your telephone line.

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v Favourite ChannelsThe Favourite Channels screen lets you set your Favourite channels.

When you are watching FOXTEL you are able to search through your Favourite channels by pressing the yellow button.

1. From the System Setup screen, highlight ‘Favourite Channels’, then press select.

The Favourite Channels screen displays.

An ‘F’ symbol (see right) next to the channel name indicates that the channel has been set as a Favourite. When no symbol appears next to the channel it indicates that the channel has not been set as a Favourite.

2. From the list of channels, use U or D to highlight a channel you want to set as a Favourite, then press the yellow button to select the setting you want.

3. Repeat step 2 to set or remove Favourites (if a channel has been selected as a Favourite, highlight the channel and press the yellow button and the Favourite icon will be removed).

4. When you have finished selecting or removing channels as Favourites, press select.

Note

The maximum number of Favourites you can set is 50.

To see listings for your Favourite Channels, press TV Guide on the remote Control, then press the yellow button (My Favourites). All your favourite channels and their listings will appear.

Extra Information


v Using the av buttonThe av button is only applicable when the FOXTEL iQ2 is connected to the TV using the standard definition TV scart connector.

You may wish to connect more items of equipment to your television than your television has connectors to support (for example, the FOXTEL iQ2, plus a VCR, DVD player and/or games console). In this circumstance the FOXTEL iQ2 can act as an AV switcher allowing the television connector used by the FOXTEL iQ2 to be shared with another item of equipment. This item is referred to as the ‘loopthrough unit’ as it is connected to the back of the FOXTEL iQ2 rather than directly to the television. Usually this is the VCR.

If you have a ‘loop-through unit’, you use the av button on the FOXTEL remote control to switch between the FOXTEL iQ2 and the loop-through unit.

1. To switch to a looped-through item of equipment, press av on the FOXTEL remote control.

Once you have pressed av, all the buttons on the FOXTEL remote control will be disabled, except FOXTEL and the FOXTEL Guide buttons - tv guide, on demand, active and planner.

2. To return to FOXTEL, press FOXTEL (or any of the FOXTEL Guide buttons).

NotesIf you want to use the ‘loop-through’ facility, your TV must be connected to the TV SCART connector on the FOXTEL iQ2 while the loop-through unit (VCR for example) must be connected to the VCR SCART connector on the FOXTEL iQ2.If you are using the FOXTEL iQ2 to record a digital programme, using ‘loop-through’ does not affect this. The recording will continue even if you use your video recorder to watch a video on your TV.If your setup does not include a looped-through item, then when you press av on the FOXTEL remote control, your television will display a blank screen. To return to FOXTEL, press FOXTEL.If the FOXTEL iQ2 is not responding to the FOXTEL remote control, it may be because the av button on the remote control has been pressed. Press FOXTEL to reactivate the remote control.

v Looking after the FOXTEL Smartcard✘ Do not remove and re-insert the FOXTEL Smartcard unnecessarily.✘ Do not bend the FOXTEL Smartcard.✘ Do not put the FOXTEL Smartcard in liquids or use cleaning

fluids on it.✔ Keep the FOXTEL Smartcard away from children and pets.✔ Always use the FOXTEL Smartcard in the FOXTEL iQ2. It will not

work in any other digital set-top unit.

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v Replacing the batteries in the remote controlWhen the batteries in the remote control are running low, the following message will appear on your TV screen.

To remove the message, press back. You may also see a ‘low battery’ symbol in the i-search banner (see right).

To replace the batteries, insert two AA batteries as follows:

1. Hold the upper part of the FOXTEL remote control in one hand. With your other hand, push the catch on the battery cover upwards and remove the cover by pulling it outwards.

2. Remove the old batteries.

3. Insert the new batteries. Be sure to match the + and – marks on the batteries to their respective marks inside the battery compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover, by inserting the tabs at the top of the cover first, then pushing the cover into place.

✘ Don’t leave flat batteries in the remote control.

✔ Replace both batteries at the same time.

✔ Dispose of flat batteries in an environmentally-friendly way.

low-battery symbol

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L, R, U and D buttons

While you are looking at screens - to move the highlight and change what is displayed on screen

While you are watching TV - U and D change the channel

select button

To confirm a choice or make a selection

Behind pull-down door:

smartcard slotTo insert the FOXTEL Smartcard

USB (Universal Serial Bus) For future use

eSATA (not on all models - see rear panel, page 80)For fututre use

reset buttonTo reset the FOXTEL iQ2

remote control sensor

Window that receives the signal from the remote control (do not block)

rewind button

To rewind the programme

pause button

To pause the programme or start a ‘Live Pause’ recording

fast forward button

To fast forward the programme

stop button

To stop playback of the programme

play button

To play the programme REC record button

To record the programme

S button

To switch the FOXTEL iQ2 into or out of standby

Lights up red when the FOXTEL iQ2 is in standby

Lights up blue when the FOXTEL iQ2 is out of standby (switched on)

tv guide button

To display the TV guide

back button

To remove a screen and go back to the previous screen

message light

Lights up blue when there is a message waiting

Flashes blue when it is an important message

online light

Lights up blue when the FOXTEL iQ2 is online (using your telephone line)

Flashes blue when the FOXTEL iQ2 is sending or receiving information

ir receive light

Flashes blue when the FOXTEL iQ2 receives a signal from the remote control

signal light

Lights up red if the FOXTEL iQ2 is not receiving a signal

Playback indicator

Lights up when the FOXTEL iQ2 is playing or recording (see also page 70)

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v Understanding the Playback Indicator

play indicator

circular indicator

recording indicator

The Playback Indicator on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel lights up to show you what the FOXTEL iQ2 is doing. Provided you have ‘Front panel indicator’ set to ‘Standard’ (see page 66), the Playback indicator works as follows:

Recording Indicator

The recording indicator lights up constantly when the FOXTEL iQ2 is making a recording that will be listed in the Personal Planner.

It does not light up when you are using Live Pause or Instant Rewind, because these recordings are not saved in the Personal Planner.

Play Indicator

The play indicator always lights up whenever you are watching a recorded programme, whether it is a programme from the Personal Planner, or a Live Pause or Instant Rewind recording.

Circular Indicator

The circular indicator is used to show playback. It does not light up when the FOXTEL iQ2 is recording (unless you are watching a recorded programme at the same time).

u If you press pause, it lights up in a full circle.

u If you play a recorded programme from the Personal Planner, or if you use Instant Rewind, the indicator spins clockwise to show play or fast forward, and spins anti-clockwise to show rewind.

u When you are using Live Pause, the circular indicator does not spin at all. The reason for this is so that you can distinguish between Live Pause and Instant Rewind.

Notes

To distinguish between Playback from the Personal Planner and Instant Rewind, press play to display the on-screen symbol (see page 95).

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240V 50HzETHERNET

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(FIXED AUDIO)

TV SCARTVCR SCART(FIXED AUDIO)

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPOSITEVIDEO OUT

RLHD COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PrPbYAUDIOOUT

TELEPHONELINE

USB

eSATA

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTTo connect to a digital co-axial audio (electrical S/PDIF) input on your home cinema, TV, video recorder or stereo sound equipment

TV SCARTTo connect to your TV (usually via a FOXTEL supplied lead, for example SCART to SCART or SCART to phono)

VCR SCARTTo connect to your video recorder (usually via a FOXTEL supplied lead, for example SCART to SCART or SCART to phono)

eSATA (not on all models - see front panel, page 78)For future use

S-VIDEO OUTTo connect to the S-Video input on your TV, video recorder or home cinema

INPUT(S)To connect the cable signal input or satellite signal inputs*

POWER INPUTTo connect to the power supply Always disconnect the plug from power supply before you remove the power connector from the FOXTEL iQ2

TELEPHONE LINETo connect the telephone lead

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTTo connect to the ‘video in’ phono (RCA) connector on your TV, video recorder or home cinema

* Cable and satellite inputs

The number of signal inputs on the FOXTEL iQ2 depends on whether it is for cable or satellite signals. The satellite FOXTEL iQ2 (shown on this page) has four signal inputs. You must connect a signal cable to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. However the cable FOXTEL iQ2 (shown in the connection diagram on page 82) has only one signal input as it requires one connection only.

ETHERNETFor future use

OPTICAL AUDIO OUTTo connect an optical digital-audio lead to a home cinema system

HDMI™ connectorTo connect to the HDMI™ connector on your high definition (HD) TV

HD COMPONENT VIDEO OUTTo connect to the component video inputs on your analog HDTVIf your HDTV does not have an HDMI, connect the HDTV hereNote: If you connect your HDTV via component video, you may not receive some high definition content or you may receive some high definition content in standard definition

AUDIO L + RTo connect to the left and right audio phono (RCA) connectors on your TV, video recorder, home cinema or stereo sound equipment

v Rear viewAn example of how the FOXTEL iQ2 may be connected up is shown on page 82.

USBFor future use

FOXTEL iQ2

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FOXTEL iQ2

v Connections to the FOXTEL iQ2The connection diagram is shown on page 82.

WARNINGS

Always disconnect the FOXTEL iQ2 from the power supply before you connect it to (or disconnect it from) any other equipment.

The only way to disconnect the FOXTEL iQ2 from the power supply is to remove the power lead. The FOXTEL iQ2 must therefore be installed near to the power point, which should be easily accessible.

The supplied power lead has a 2-way connector at one end and a plug at the other. You should always insert the 2-way connector into the FOXTEL iQ2 before you insert the plug into the power supply.

Do not connect the plug to the power supply until you have made ALL the other connections.

The FOXTEL iQ2 operates with a 240 V AC, 50 Hz power supply.

Do not connect it to a DC power supply.

If you are in any doubt about the power lead, its plug or its connection, consult a qualified electrician.

FOXTEL iQ2


240V 50HzETHERNET


CABLE INPUT


OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPOSITEVIDEO OUT

AUDIOOUT

RLHD COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PrPbY

TAMPER PROOF LABELTELEPHONELINE

USB

High-definition TV

Standard-definition TV

Video recorder

SCART leadSCART lead

HDMI cable

Telephone lead

Mains lead

Lead from the cable signal input* (see note on page 80)

Phono lead

S-Video leadComponent video leads*

Connecting to your TV and video recorderThe connection diagram below shows how the FOXTEL iQ2 may be connected up to your high-definition TV, (HDTV) or your standard-definition TV (SDTV) and video recorder. Other connection set-ups are possible.The diagram shows a cable FOXTEL iQ2. For a diagram showing the satellite FOXTEL iQ2 rear view, and information about its signal inputs, see page 80.The dotted lines marked ‘Component video leads’ show optional high-definition video connections to your HDTV. Use these connections if your HDTV does not have an HDMI connector. ‘Phono lead’ and ‘S-Video lead’ show optional standard-definition video connections. You can use these to connect to your SDTV, video recorder or other item of equipment, if required. If you use any of these optional video connectors, you must also use one of the optional audio connection methods shown on page 83.

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FOXTEL iQ2

Optional audio connectionsThis diagram shows the optional audio connections you can make to obtain improved quality sound.

You can connect to stereo audio equipment as shown, or alternatively, if your TV and/or video recorder has the correct input connectors, you can connect to these as required.

Notes

If you connect to your TV, video recorder or other equipment via the HD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT connectors, you must also use an audio connection, in order to hear/record sound.

240V 50HzETHERNET



OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

COMPOSITEVIDEO OUT

RLHD COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PrPbYAUDIO

OUT

TELEPHONELINE

USB

Stereo audio phono leads

Coaxial (75Ω) phono lead

Optical audio lead

Solving problems


v Using HelpFor more information on using the FOXTEL iQ2, you can use the Help channel.

u To display the Help channel, press the help button on the remote control.

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v On-screen messagesIf one of the following messages appears on your TV screen, make a note of the number that appears with the message (for example, F001). If you need to call your service provider (e.g. FOXTEL or TELSTRA) for assistance, please have the number handy so they can help you as quickly as possible.

On-screen message Possible cause Suggested solution

Please insert the Smartcard.

There is no FOXTEL Smartcard in the Smartcard slot in the FOXTEL iQ2.

Insert the FOXTEL Smartcard into the Smartcard slot.

There is a Smartcard error. Please ensure the FOXTEL Smartcard is correctly inserted. Call 131 999 for assistance.

The FOXTEL iQ2 cannot recognise the FOXTEL Smartcard.

Check it is the correct FOXTEL Smartcard. Check it is in the right way up. Check that the card is not damaged. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999 for assistance.

Insert the new FOXTEL Smartcard. Call your service provider for assistance.

The old FOXTEL Smartcard is no longer valid.

You should have received a new FOXTEL Smartcard through the post. Remove the old FOXTEL Smartcard and insert the new FOXTEL Smartcard.

This Smartcard is not authorised. Please call your service provider for assistance.

The FOXTEL Smartcard is not authorised.

Call your service provider’s telephone number to get the FOXTEL Smartcard authorised.

There is a Smartcard error. Please call your service provider for assistance.

The FOXTEL Smartcard has developed a problem.

Check it is the correct FOXTEL Smartcard. Check it is in the right way up. Check that the card is not damaged. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

There is a problem with the FOXTEL Smartcard. Please call your service provider for assistance.

The FOXTEL Smartcard has developed a problem.

Please call FOXTEL on 131 999 for assistance.

This is the wrong Smartcard for this box. Please insert the correct FOXTEL Smartcard. Call your service provider for assistance.

You have more than one FOXTEL iQ2 and have put the wrong FOXTEL Smartcard in this FOXTEL iQ2.

Insert the right FOXTEL Smartcard for this FOXTEL iQ2. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

Solving problems



The current Smartcard is not a FOXTEL card. Insert the FOXTEL Smartcard. Call your service provider for assistance.

You have put the wrong Smartcard in the FOXTEL iQ2.

Insert the right FOXTEL Smartcard for this FOXTEL iQ2. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

This programme is not available.

This programme is not currently available.

You will not be able to watch this programme.If the problem continues, call your service provider.

This programme will not be available until...

The programme will not be available until the date and time shown on the screen.

Please try again at the time shown.

You cannot purchase this programme at the moment.

You cannot buy this programme now.

You may be able to buy it later.

You cannot purchase this programme.

A problem occurred while you were trying to purchase the programme.

Please call your service provider for assistance.

Your entitlement for this programme has not yet arrived. Please wait or re-select later.

Your authorisation may take a few minutes to arrive.

Wait a minute or two then try again. If the problem continues, call your service provider.

This programme has already started. Please check the TV Guide for the next showing

The programme has already started.

Check the listings to find out when it is next on.

There is insufficient credit left on the Smartcard.

There is not enough credit left on the FOXTEL Smartcard to buy this programme.

Call your service provider so you can order this programme.

There is insufficient space left on the Smartcard. Call your service provider for assistance.

There is not enough capacity on the FOXTEL Smartcard to store the information for this programme.

Call your service provider so you can order this programme.

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Initialising new FOXTEL smartcard. Please wait.

You have only just inserted the new FOXTEL Smartcard into the FOXTEL iQ2 and your service provider is still checking the card.

Initialisation and authorisation may take up to 5 minutes. Please wait. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

Authorising new FOXTEL Smartcard. Please wait.

You have only just inserted the new FOXTEL Smartcard into the FOXTEL iQ2 and your service provider is still authorising the card.

Initialisation and authorisation may take up to 5 minutes. Please wait. If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.

Failed authorisation. Please call your service provider for assistance.

There is a problem with the FOXTEL Smartcard.

Please call your service provider.

To receive this channel please call 131 999 to upgrade your subscription.

The programme or channel is not included in your subscription.

Please call your service provider to upgrade your subscription.

You cannot purchase this programme. Please call 131 999 for assistance.

You cannot buy this programme with the remote control.

Please call your service provider for assistance purchasing this programme.

Ensure that an operating telephone line is connected. Press select to continue or press back to cancel

The FOXTEL iQ2 is not connected to an operating telephone line.

Check that the telephone lead between the FOXTEL iQ2 and the telephone point is properly plugged in. Always switch the FOXTEL iQ2 off at the power supply before plugging or unplugging any other equipment.

The batteries in your remote control need changing. Insert new batteries within 10 minutes of removing the old set.

The batteries in the remote control are low and need replacing.

Replace the batteries in the remote control as soon as possible.

[...] is not available. Call your service provider to upgrade your FOXTEL subscription.

You may need to update your subscription, or there may be an unexpected problem with your subscription.

Please call FOXTEL on 131 999 for assistance.

Solving problems



Music programmes cannot be recorded. Press back to cancel.

You cannot use the R button to record channels which do not provide programme listings in the i-search banner or TV Guide.

You can use the Setup screens to set up a recording - see page 45.

Other channels cannot be recorded. Press back to cancel.

You cannot use the R button to record channels which do not provide programme listings in the i-search banner or TV Guide.

You can use the Setup screens to set up a recording - see page 45.

[...] cannot be manually recorded. Press back to continue.

You have attempted to select a channel that cannot be recorded by manual recording. This may be because it is an interactive channel.

You cannot record an interactive application. Select a different channel to record.

No signal is being received. FOXTEL requires a signal to be able to play back programmes. Press back to continue.

There may be a problem with the signal, or the FOXTEL iQ2 may have been disconnected from the satellite or cable input.

The FOXTEL iQ2 must be connected to the satellite or cable input, in order for any FOXTEL services to be available.Check that the satellite/cable lead is correctly connected to the FOXTEL iQ2. (Follow the safety instructions on page 6.)Check that nothing is blocking your satellite dish (if you have one), for example a tree or high building.There may be a temporary problem with the reception, caused, for example, by bad weather; try again later. If the problem continues, contact your service provider.

Housekeeping. Please wait.

The FOXTEL iQ2 is attempting to resolve a system fault.

Wait for the FOXTEL iQ2 to resolve the problem; if it is not resolved call FOXTEL on 131 999 for assistance.

You cannot remove this programme because it has already started. Press back to cancel.

You have attempted to remove a pay-per-view event that you have ordered, which has already started.

You cannot cancel the order, because the programme has already started.To watch the programme, tune to the channel that it is on by highlighting the programme and pressing select.

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v General problems* Before you check connections between your equipment, make sure you disconnect all your equipment from the power supply. When you have finished checking and making connections, safely reconnect all the equipment to the power supply (see page 81 and page 82).

Problem Possible cause Suggested solution

The FOXTEL iQ2 doesn’t seem to be working, and there are no lights on the front panel.

The FOXTEL iQ2 is not receiving power.

Make sure that the power lead is properly plugged in and that the power supply is switched on.Check that the power point has power (try plugging in a lamp).

The FOXTEL iQ2 doesn’t seem to be working, and the front-panel standby light is red.

The FOXTEL iQ2 is in standby.

Press S on the front panel, or FOXTEL on the remote control.

The FOXTEL iQ2 doesn’t seem to be working, and the front-panel standby light is blue.

The FOXTEL iQ2 is not correctly connected to your other equipment, or your other equipment is not correctly set up.

Check that all the connections are properly made. Check that your TV is plugged into the power supply and that it is switched on.If the FOXTEL iQ2 is connected to your video recorder, rather than your TV (so the FOXTEL iQ2 is ‘looped though’ your video recorder), check that your video recorder is plugged into the power supply and in the correct state (switched off or on) for video recorder loopthrough to work (check your video recorder’s User Guide).

Your TV is not switched to show digital channels.

If the FOXTEL iQ2 is connected to your TV via a SCART lead, S-Video lead or phono lead, try selecting the appropriate AV channel on your TV. If the FOXTEL iQ2 is connected to your TV via an RF lead only, try selecting the appropriate ‘channel for digital TV’. If you do not have a ‘channel for digital TV’, contact your service provider for advice.

The FOXTEL iQ2 doesn’t seem to be working, and the front-panel standby light is purple.

There is a problem with the signal.

Check that the satellite/cable lead is correctly connected to the FOXTEL iQ2.Check that nothing is blocking the satellite dish (if you have one), for example a tree or high building.There may be a temporary problem with the reception, caused, for example, by bad weather; try again later. If the problem continues, contact your service provider.

Solving problems


Problem Possible cause Suggested solution

The remote control isn’t working.

Something is between the remote control and the FOXTEL iQ2.

Make sure you point the remote control directly at the FOXTEL iQ2 and that nothing is between it and the FOXTEL iQ2. The ir receive light on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel should flash each time you press a FOXTEL remote button.

The batteries are flat or inserted the wrong way round.

Check the batteries and replace them if necessary.

The FOXTEL iQ2 may be in ‘loop-through’ mode because you pressed the av button (see page 76).

If you want to watch digital TV, press FOXTEL on the remote control to return to viewing FOXTEL.

You can’t use the FOXTEL remote control to operate the FOXTEL iQ2.

The FOXTEL iQ2 may be in ‘loop-through’ mode because you pressed the av button (see page 76).

If you want to watch digital TV, press FOXTEL on the remote control to return to viewing FOXTEL.

You’ve forgotten your PIN.

Call your service provider for advice.

You are having difficulties using a FOXTEL interactive feature, such as Active or Box Office.

There may be a problem with your telephone line.

Check that the telephone lead between the FOXTEL iQ2 and the telephone point is properly plugged in. (Always switch the FOXTEL iQ2 off at the power supply before plugging or unplugging any other equipment.)Check that the telephone line is working by picking up your telephone and listening for the tone.

You cannot find the programme you are looking for when searching Programmes A-Z.

The programme may not be listed under the first word of the title if the first word is “The” or “A”.

If the first word of a programm title is “The” or “A” search the listings using the second word. For example, to find “The Matrix”search under “M”.

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Specification

Due to continued product improvement, this specification may change without notice.

GeneralOperating voltage: 240 V AC ± 15%; 50 Hz

Power consumption: 45 W (max.)

Weight: 4.0 kg (packed)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 404 mm x 60 mm x 294 mm

Operating temperature range: 0° C to +50° C

Storage temperature range: –20° C to +60° C

Hard Disk Drive storage capacity: 320GB (some capacity is reserved for system software and FOXTEL services

Rear panel connectors240 V ~ 50 Hz (Power input) IEC 320 2-pin reversible

TELEPHONE LINE RJ11 female

USB USB 2.0 (Type A)

eSATA 7-pin external Serial ATA (not on all models)

ETHERNET RJ45 female

S-VIDEO OUT 4-way mini-DIN

HDMI HDMI type A female

VCR SCART SCART (composite video in/out;S-Video in/out; RGB in)

TV SCART: SCART (composite video out; RGB out; S-Video out)

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical S/PDIF digital-audio out

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Electrical S/PDIF phono (RCA) out

AUDIO R and L Right and left phono (RCA) audio out

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT Phono (RCA) composite video out

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) 3 x Phono (RCA) component video out (Y, Pb, Pr)

CABLE INPUT (Cable FOXTEL iQ2)

IEC 169-24 F-type female

INPUT 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Satellite FOXTEL iQ2)

4 x IEC 169-24 F-type female

FOXTEL Terms and Conditions are available on the FOXTEL website at www.foxtel.com.auYou can also obtain a copy by calling 131 999.

The product complies with the following safety standards: - AS/NZS 60065:2000

- AS/NZS 60950-1:2000

The EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) specification of the product is as follows: - AS/NZS CISPR 13:2004 - AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006

The product complies with the following Telecoms standards: - AS/NZS 60950-1:2000

- AS/ACIF S002:2005

Glossary


4:3 The standard shape of TVs and programme transmissions.

Standard - 4:3 programme on a 4:3 TV

14:9 A display option for TV programmes. It is slightly wider than 4:3 but not as wide as 16:9.

14:9 programme on a 4:3 TV 14:9 programme on a 16:9 TV

16:9 The widescreen shape of TVs and programme transmissions. The Widescreen symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner when a programme is transmitted in a widescreen format.

Widescreen - 16:9 programme on a 16:9 TV

1080i 1080i means 1,080 horizontal lines are used to create your TV picture. The i stands for interlaced scanning which means the picture is formed on the screen by scanning in two consecutive passes where odd numbered lines are displayed in one pass, and the even numbered lines in the pass that follows.

1080p Also known as “Full HD”, 1080p means 1,080 horizontal lines are used to create your TV picture. The format is currently being used to produce Blu-ray, but not TV broadcasts. The p stands for progressive scanning, a technique that scans and displays all of the lines at the same time in one single pass on the screen.

720p 720p means 720 horizontal lines are used to create your TV picture. The p stands for progressive scanning, a technique that scans and displays all of the lines at the same time in one single pass on the screen.

AC3 Enhanced Dolby Digital sound. If you have used the ‘OPTICAL AUDIO OUT’ or ‘DIGITAL AUDIO OUT’ connectors to connect the FOXTEL iQ2 to audio equipment with Dolby Digital decoding capabilities, you can select this option for enhanced sound. (See page 73)

Closed Captions A transcription of the audio soundtrack displayed on-screen. You can turn Closed Captions ‘On’ or ‘Off’ (see page 72). The Closed Captions symbol (see right) displays in the i-box when Closed Captions are available.

Component Video Also known as Y-Pb-Pr, Y-Cb-Cr, YUV and Analog Component Video - Component Video refers to a video signal that is transmitted in separate colour components.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

Digital Visual Interface is a video interface standard for delivering high quality video to digital display devices such as flat panel TVs. DVI does not carry an audio signal like HDMI does.

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Glossary

FOXTEL iQ2 FOXTEL’s Personal Digital Recorder.

HD (High Definition)

High Definition refers to an increase in quality and resolution.

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

HDCP is the industry-wide content protection standard that content producers use to enable you to see their programming after it travels across HDMI or DVI connections.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

High Definition Multimedia Interface is a connector interface for delivering high quality digital video and audio. HDMI is the de facto standard digital interface for HD.

HD TV surround sound

HD can use the Dolby Digital™ 5.1 sound specification to deliver cinema style surround sound.

i-box An information box which gives extra information about a programme listed in the i-search banner, TV Guide, FOXTEL Box Office or Personal Planner.

i-search banner The channel and programme information banner that displays when you change channel or press select while you are watching FOXTEL channels.

Interlaced scan Interlaced scanning requires the picture to be formed on the screen by scanning in two passes. The first pass (odd numbered lines), leaves blank spaces between lines, which are filled in by the second pass (even numbered lines).

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

A liquid crystal display is a thin flat display device. An LCD screen is made up of coloured pixels in front of a light source — by varying the opacity of the pixels, different amounts of light are allowed through.

Letterbox A description of how widescreen (16:9) programmes display on a standard (4:3) TV.The whole of the widescreen transmission displays, but black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Letterbox - 16:9 programme on a 4:3 TV

MPEG The setting for standard digital stereo audio from the FOXTEL iQ2’s optical audio out and digital audio out connectors

Pillarbox A description of how standard (4:3) programmes display on a widescreen (16:9) TV.The whole of the picture displays, as if it were on a standard TV, with black bars at either side of the picture.

Pillarbox - 4:3 programme on a 16:9 TV

PIN Personal Identification Number used to restrict access to certain areas of the FOXTEL service.

Glossary


Pixel A pixel is a single dot in an image display. Pixels are rendered in a line horizontally with many lines down the screen (720 or 1,080 lines in the case of HD TV), with an image resulting. More pixels in a given amount of space produce a higher resolution, meaning a clearer image.

Plasma display Plasma is a display technology for thin flat display devices usually used for large TV screens. Plasma screen pixels are small cells sandwiched between two layers of glass that contain gases, which when electrically charged excite phosphors in the cell to emit light.

Playback symbol An on-screen symbol which shows you what the FOXTEL iQ2 is doing. See page 78.

Playback indicator This display, on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel, lights up to show you what the FOXTEL iQ2 is doing. See page 70.

PDR An abbreviation for Personal Digital Recorder.

Progressive scan Progressive scan displays all of the lines of the image sequentially in a single pass.

PVR (Personal Video Recorder)

A personal video recorder is a device that records video in a digital format on a hard drive, amongst other features. FOXTEL’s iQ set top box provides PVR functionality in addition to its cable/satellite tuner functions. FOXTEL’s iQ2 will provide PVR functionality to support HD video.

Resolution Resolution refers to the amount of detail in a video display. More pixels mean higher resolution and a crisper, clearer image.

SCART lead The type of lead you use to connect the equipment via the SCART connectors (see the diagram, right).

SD TV (Standard-Definition Television)

SD TV refers to older television system standards with a lower resolution (576 lines at most) than is available with HD.

S/P-DIF ‘Sony/Philips Digital Interface’ - the digital element of the FOXTEL iQ2’s optical audio out and digital audio out connectors.

STU (Set-Top Unit) Also known as a set-top box (STB), an STU is a device that receives an external source signal and turns the signal into content to be displayed on a television set.

Subtitles Text on your TV screen that is a transcript or translation of the programme’s audio soundtrack, usually used for foreign-language programmes. The Subtitles symbol (see right) displays on the i-search banner when subtitles are available. Subtitles appear automatically. You cannot choose whether they appear or not.

Widescreen Widescreen refers to the aspect ratio (horizontal-vertical proportions) of modern television screens. The HD content format is widescreen, in a 16:9 proportion.

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On-screen symbols

The following symbols appear on your TV screen while you are using the FOXTEL iQ2. They are explained throughout this User Guide, but here is a handy reference of what each symbol means.

Play (during playback from the Personal Planner)The blue ring rotates clockwise.The number, shown with a plus sign, is the number of minutes since the start of the recording.Slow-motion playThe blue ring rotates clockwise at half the speed of normal play.

Play (during Live Pause or Instant Rewind)The blue ring rotates clockwise.The number, shown with a minus sign, is the number of minutes before live TV.Slow-motion playThe blue ring rotates clockwise at half the speed of normal play.

Pause (during playback from the Personal Planner)The blue ring does not move.The number, shown with a plus sign, is the number of minutes since the start of the recording.

Bookmarked (during Pause of playback from the Personal Planner)Shows you have just selected that point to be a Bookmark.

Pause (during Live Pause or Instant Rewind)The blue ring does not move.The number, shown with a minus sign, is the number of minutes before live TV.Note: When you first press Live Pause, the words ‘Live Pause’ display instead of the number.

Fast forward (during playback from the Personal Planner)The blue ring rotates clockwise at double-speed, containing the selected fast-forward speed (x2, x6, x12 or x30).If the number is a minus number, Fast forward is taking place in Live Pause or Instant Rewind.

Rewind (during playback from the Personal Planner)The blue ring rotates anti-clockwise at double-speed, containing the selected rewind speed (x2, x6, x12 or x30).If the number is a minus number, Fast forward is taking place in Live Pause or Instant Rewind.

On-screen symbols


Skip forwardThe blue ring does not move.The number shows the number of minutes since the start of the recording.

Skip backThe blue ring does not move.The number shows the number of minutes since the start of the recording.

Note

No playback symbols appear on-screen while the i-search banner or i-box is displayed.

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Welcome to FOXTEL

Congratulations – the FOXTEL service is installed. Now you’re ready to experience television like never before - FOXTEL will change the way you watch television forever!

Below is some useful information regarding the FOXTEL setup. If calling FOXTEL on 131 999, be sure to have these details ready so we can assist you promptly with your enquiry.

Welcome to FOXTEL


Before calling FOXTEL for troubleshooting assistance, please run through the following steps:

Check when complete

What should I check? What do I do next?

Is the power lead from the FOXTEL iQ2 connected to the power point and the power turned on?

If not, connect thepower lead and turnon the switch at thepower point

Is the FOXTEL iQ2 standby button blue? If not, press thestandby button onthe FOXTEL iQ2

Is the television on the A Channel? If yes, ensure you havepressed the FOXTELbutton on the remote control

Is the smartcard inserted correctly? Ensure the gold chip isfacing down and thearrow on the top ofthe smart card is facingthe FOXTEL iQ2

Is the FOXTEL cable from the wallplate to the FOXTEL iQ2 tightly secured?

If not, tighten theFOXTEL cable to thewallplate andthe FOXTEL iQ2

Are the leads from the FOXTEL iQ2 to the TV connected?

If not, connect theleads

Try performing a ‘soft re-boot’ of the FOXTEL iQ2. To do this, press the reset button on the front panel of the FOXTEL iQ2, holding it down for three seconds.

Once this is complete,press the standbybutton on the FOXTEL iQ2

If you require troubleshooting assistance, please call FOXTEL on 131 999

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